Gunmen have abducted a Priest of the Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki, Ebonyi State Rev. Fr. Joseph Azubuike.
The priest was reportedly kidnapped on
Monday.
He was kidnapped with three other persons
whose names could not be ascertained.
He is the Parish Priest of St. Charles
Parish, Mgbaleze Isu in Onicha Local Government Area.
Chancellor of the Diocese, Rev Father Mathew
Opoke confirmed the incident in a statement.
He said that Azubuike was kidnapped close to
his parish on his way back from pastoral duties.
Opoke noted the kidnappers have established
contact amd demanded undisclosed amount of ransom.
The statement reads: “Kindly pray for the
unconditional release of Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Azubuike who was abducted
yesterday being Monday, 10th of July, 2023 close to his parish on his way back
from pastoral duties.
“Fr. Joseph is the Parish Priest of St.
Charles Parish, Mgbaleze Isu in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebony State.
“He was abducted alongside three other
people.
“The abductors are making financial demands
but with your prayers, we are going to have them back unconditionally.”
Ebonyi Police spokesperson Onome
Onovwakpoyeya could not be reached for comments.
She did not pick calls or respond to messages
sent to her as of the time of filing this report.
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