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Altar Servant Behind Abduction of Two Catholic Priests in Adamawa – Rescued After Failed Ransom Plot
Two Catholic priests kidnapped in Adamawa State last week have been rescued from the home of a church altar servant, SaharaReporters has learned.
The priests, identified as Rev. Fathers Matthew David Dusami and Abraham Samman, were abducted on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from their residence at a convent in Gweda Mallam, Numan Local Government Area.
The incident sparked concerns among the faithful, prompting security agencies to launch a search operation. Investigations later identified Taledo Demiel, an altar servant, as the mastermind. Demiel allegedly demanded ₦10 million for their release, but his plan collapsed when he fled after suspecting the presence of security operatives during the ransom collection attempt.