Methodist Church Head kidnapped
Samuel Kanu, the head of the Methodist Church in Nigeria, and two other priests were kidnapped on Sunday in Abia state, south-east Nigeria.
A manhunt has been launched throughout the state to save the priests, according to police.
The Methodist Church is a well-established evangelical church in Nigeria.
Separatist groups have been active in the south-east region, pushing for an independent state from Nigeria.
Unknown gunmen kidnapped a local member of parliament recently.
Days later, his decapitated body was discovered.
A military couple was also decapitated while traveling to the area to inform their families of their wedding plans.
Separately, a young woman and her brother were kidnapped on Sunday morning in Lafia, Nassarawa state, near Abuja, when gunmen broke into their home.
During the raid, their father was shot and killed.
As Nigeria prepares for a national election next year, armed gangs, including Islamic terrorist groups, have increased their attacks.
