The parish priest of St Theresa’s Catholic Parish in Obollo Community, Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State Rev Fr. Emmanuel Azubuike has been kidnaped.
According to church authorities Fr. Emmanuel Azubuike, was reportedly abducted on Tuesday night along the Ayayi community when he was returning from an assignment
the Catholic Diocese of Okigwe Confirmed this in a statement, solicited prayers for the priest’s safety and swift return to his parish.
The statement signed by the Chancellor/Secretary of the diocese, Very Rev. Fr. Princewill Iwu Anyanwu, “I am directed to inform you that one of our priests, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Azubuike was kidnapped this evening, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at about 6pm.
“We solicit your fervent prayers that he may come back to us safe and sound while trusting in your goodwill and solidarity,”
The state policeman Henry Okoye said the command had commenced an investigation to rescue the abducted priest.
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