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Nigerian diocese mourns murder of kidnapped monk

Fr. Justine John Dyikuk
Oct 25, 2023
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The Diocese of Ilorin in north-central Nigeria is grieving the murder of a monk who was abducted from his monastery at Eruku earlier this month.

Benedictine monks, sisters, and local clergy gather at Eruku Monastery in 2021. Credit: Eruku Monastery / Facebook.

Br. Godwin Eze’s death was confirmed by two other monks who were kidnapped with him, Anthony Eze and Peter Olarewaju. The other two monks were recently released and are currently hospitalized.

Diocesan administra…

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