Tears as priest burnt by terrorists is buried in Niger

• Published date: 20 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

Tears flowed freely when the remains of Very Reverend Father Isaac Achi, who was burnt to death by terrorists in Kafin-koro last Sunday were committed to mother earth on Friday in the St Michael Catholic Cemetery in Bosso in Niger State.

Rev. Father Achi, who was the Priest of St. Peters and Paul Catholic Church in Kafin-koro in Paikoro local government area of Niger, was killed when terrorists razed the catholic parish after their inability to gain access to the parish house.

His Assistant Father Collins was shot while he was trying to escape.

Reverend Father Achi was the CAN Coordinator of Paikoro local government area of Niger State and the Dean and Parish Priest of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Kaffin-Koro in Minna Diocese.

Giving a reflection during the funeral service, the Dean of the Catholic Institute of West Africa (CIWA), Catholic University, Port Harcourt, Very Revered Father Samuel Gwimi lamented the gruesome and brutal way Revered Achi was killed saying that he and other Priests are still in shock over the death.

'I can still remember when I was called in the early hours of Sunday and told that the Parish house in Kafin-koro was on fire and Father Achi was inside and there was no water to put off the fire after those who did the evil had gone.

' When I was later called back, I got the shocking news that the body of our dear Father had been removed from the house and was being taken to Minna. I was rendered speechless as it was a painful experience to be associated with someone we love,' he said.

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Gwimi said that they are still looking for answers and explanations as to why he was killed while stating that they have also consoled themselves in the Lord knowing the slain Priest was resting in the bosom of God.

He called on other Priests and Christians to immortalise Rev. Achi by exhibiting his character of generosity and seeker of truth and peace.

' Father Achi has touched every one of us in one way or the other. His generosity to individuals and...