Philip Ekweli
Rev. Fr. Philip Ekweli is a Catholic priest known for his service at St. Peter Catholic Church in Ivukwa, Edo State, Nigeria. He was recently in the news following his abduction by suspected herders during a violent attack on the church, highlighting the increasing insecurity faced by religious leaders in the region.
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Nigeria:
Rev. Fr. Philip Ekweli was kidnapped and severely tortured but released on the 13th of March 2025.
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Nigeria:
Rev. Fr. Philip Ekweli was kidnapped alongside Andrew Peter but was later rescued.
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Nigeria:
Rev. Father Philip Ekweli was kidnapped by suspected herders at St. Peter Catholic Church.
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Nigeria:
Rev. Fr. Philip Ekweli was abducted by suspected herders at St. Peter Catholic Church.
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