On Tuesday night, some gunmen kidnapped Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Azubuike, the parish priest of St. Theresa’s Catholic parish in Obollo community in the Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo state.
The Catholic Church priest was along the Ayayi community in the Obollo community returning to his parish from an assignment when his abductors struck.
It was gathered that the cleric was ordained on September 27, 2014, by the Catholic Diocese of Okigwe in Imo state.
In a statement on Tuesday night, the Catholic Diocese of Okigwe solicited prayers from the clergy and laity of the diocese over the priest’s abduction.
The statement read,” 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.
“Rev Fr Emmanuel Azubuike who was ordained on September 27, 2014, is the parish priest of St. Theresa’s Catholic Parish, Obollo, Isiala Mbano LGA, Imo state.
“He was kidnapped along Aliyi community in Obollo, Isiala Mbano, Imo state while on his way back home from an assignment.
“We solicit your fervent prayers that he may come back to us safe and sound while trusting in your goodwill and solidarity.”
The councillor of Obollo ward, David Ajaero confirmed the kidnap of the priest to newsmen, disclosing that the community was praying for his unconditional release.
Describing the priest as a very good man, Ajaero enjoined the public to pray for the safety of the priest.
Henry Okoye, Nigerian police spokesperson in the state, confirmed the incident on Wednesday morning.
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