Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Azubuike, the parish priest of St
Theresa’s Catholic Parish in Obollo Community, Isiala Mbano Local Government
Area of Imo State, has been abducted by gunmen.
The victim was reportedly abducted on Tuesday night along the Ayayi
community when he was returning from an assignment, according to church
authorities.
Confirming the incident, the Catholic Diocese of Okigwe, 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 Iwuanyanwu, “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 statement
read.
Reacting to the incident, Henry Okoye, the state police spokesman, said the command had commenced an investigation to rescue the abducted priest.
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