Nigeria, May 25 -- The Catholic Diocese of Makurdi has confirmed that Reverend Father Solomon Atongo was shot by suspected armed herders in an attack that occurred on Saturday evening in Benue State.

In an official letter dated May 24 and signed by Reverend Father Shima Ukpanya, Chancellor of the Diocese, the Church disclosed that Fr. Atongo, who serves as the Priest in Charge of St. Theresa's Catholic Parish in Jimba, was ambushed along the Tyolaha axis of the Makurdi-Naka Road in Gwer West Local Government Area.

The Diocese appealed for prayers for Fr. Atongo, who is currently receiving medical attention for gunshot injuries sustained during the attack.

"I write on behalf the Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Makurdi, Most Revd Wilfred Chi...