Two Catholic Priests have been abducted by unknown gunmen
while coming from Onitsha to prepare for the visit of Cardinal Arinze
to the town.
The priests, whose names are yet to be
disclosed are said to be clergymen in charge of St. Teresa’s Catholic
Church, Umueze Anam.
They were kidnapped at Nneyi village, Umuleri area on their way to Umueze Anam. Also Read: 13 Soldiers, Police Officer Killed In Boko Haram Ambush
Confirming
the report, the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO),
Haruna Muhammed in a press statement said that at about 7: 25pm on
Monday, a patrol team attached to Otuocha Division recovered a light
grey Toyota Corolla Car with REG NO FST 689 FL.
Haruna said the vehicle was abandoned at Nneyi Umueri road.
However, a preliminary investigation revealed that the car belonged to a one of the Reverend Fathers who was kidnapped.
The
police spokesperson revealed that the case is under investigation and
efforts are ongoing to rescue the victims and bring the perpetrators to
Justice.
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