by Nurat Uthman
Gunmen kidnapped the parish priest of St. Theresa’s Catholic Parish in the Obollo community, Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Azubuike, on Tuesday night.
The Catholic priest was abducted in the Ayayi community within Obollo as he was returning to his parish from an assignment.
The Catholic Diocese of Okigwe, in a statement on Tuesday night, requested prayers from both the clergy and laity of the diocese for the priest’s safe return.
The elected councillor of Obollo Ward, David Ajaero, confirmed the priest’s kidnapping disclosing that the community was praying for his unconditional release.
Describing the priest as a good man, Ajaero urged the public to pray for his safety.
The state police spokesperson, Henry Okoye, stated that measures had been taken to rescue the priest and apprehend the suspects.
Okoye said, “The CP has set up a high-powered investigation team to look into this matter for the possible rescue of the Catholic priest and apprehension of the suspects.”
