Nigeria, March 27 -- In times of crisis, we often fear outsiders, terrorists, kidnappers, or criminals hiding in the shadows. But the murder of Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu in Kaduna State shows that sometimes, the greatest danger comes from those we trust.

Father Okechukwu was a devoted clergyman who spent his life serving others. Yet, even in his own home, he was not safe. Shockingly, the man who arranged his kidnapping and murder was not a stranger but someone who lived with him.

On March 25, 2025, troops from Operation SAFE HAVEN arrested the killers. Acting on a tip, security forces raided the hideout of the main suspect, 33-year-old Pate Yau, in Warsa-Piti village, Lere Local Government Area. During questioning, Yau admitte...