Philip Ekweli
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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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Rev. Fr. Philip Ekweli was kidnapped and severely tortured but released on the 13th of March 2025.
Seminarian murdered by kidnappers for burial on Wednesday in EdoThe Punch·
Nigeria· 2025-03-24
Nigeria· 2025-03-24
Rev. Fr. Philip Ekweli was kidnapped alongside Andrew Peter but was later rescued.
Catholic church criticises police, govt over Seminarian’s death – Punch NewspapersThe Punch·Nigeria· 2025-03-16
Nigeria· 2025-03-16Rev. Father Philip Ekweli was kidnapped by suspected herders at St. Peter Catholic Church.
Suspected herders kidnap Edo Catholic priest, four arrestedThe Punch·Nigeria· 2025-03-05
Nigeria· 2025-03-05
Rev. Fr. Philip Ekweli was abducted by suspected herders at St. Peter Catholic Church.
Police confirm abduction of Edo catholic priest, kill suspectThe Punch·Nigeria· 2025-03-04
Nigeria· 2025-03-04
