Cleric Abducted In Cross River Hours After Catholic Priest Kidnapped In Enugu Was Freed
Gunmen have reportedly abducted a cleric in Calabar, Cross River State..
This Cleric’s abduction came a few hours after a Catholic Priest kidnapped in Enugu was released.
The cleric identified as Mike Obiora of the World Alive Church, Calabar, was abducted on Friday in Calabar with his daughter.
The Police Public Relations Officer in Cross River State, Irene Ugbo, whi confirmed the report, also disclosed that the cleric and his daughter, as well as a third victim, were abducted at Victory Street, Satellite Town in Calabar Municipality LGA..
According to the report, the gunmen had a getaway boat waiting for them nearby, which they used to whisk away their victims.
“We are aware of the incidents. Our men swung into action when they got the distress call. We won’t relent until the victims are rescued from their abductors,” the police spokesperson said.
The Catholic Priest, Marcellinus Okide, who was kidnapped on Sunday by gunmen in Enugu State, was said to be on his way to the parish when he was abducted by the gunmen.
It has not been confirmed if six other Persons kidnapped alongside the priest have been released.
The police and the Catholic authorities were yet to comment on the status of the six victims.
Abduction for ransom is now one of the dominant crimes across various Nigerian cities.
About 24 students of the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, North-west Nigeria, were abducted on Friday morning by suspected terrorists who attacked three female hostels.
Meanwhile, the US government has warned its citizens against traveling to Nigeria because of the surge in kidnapping and other crimes such as armed robbery, assault, carjacking, kidnapping, hostage taking, roadside banditry, and rape.
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