It was learnt that while some priests escaped during the incident, Danlami, who was a seminarian, was caught in the inferno. His remains had since been deposited in the mortuary.

There was no official confirmation yet from either the state Government or Kaduna State Police Command.

However, the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Kaduna State, Rev. John Hayab, confirmed the incident to our correspondent on the telephone.

“It is very sad that killings and this type of evil are still going on,” Hayab said.