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Gunmen Kidnap Catholic Priest, Three Others In Ebonyi

Gunmen have abducted a Catholic Priest, Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Azubuike in Isu, Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

Azubuike is the Parish Priest of St. Charles Parish, Mgbaleze Isu in Onicha Local Government Area of the State.

He was kidnapped alongside three others, on Monday while he is was on his way back from pastoral duties.

The Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki confirmed his abduction in a statement on Tuesday.

The church called for prayers for the unconditional release of the abducted Priest and three others.

The church said: “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 Ebonyi 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”.

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