Catholic priest, Reverend Father John Mark Cheitnum, who was murdered by terrorists in Kaduna State, had written about the 2023 election few days before he was abducted.

Rev. Father Cheitnum and his colleague, Reverend Father Donatus Cleopas, were kidnapped by terrorists at the rectory of Christ the King Catholic Church, Yadin Garu in Lere Local Government Area of the state on Friday, July 15, 2022.

The decomposing body of the priest was discovered at a farm in a nearby village on Tuesday, July 19, while Reverend Father Cleopas, escaped from the abductors.

On July 10, 2022, the slain cleric took to his official Facebook page and wrote: "2023 Election is going to be between Nigerians vs The Enemies of Nigeria. Obi-diently Nigerians will WIN."