Gunmen Kidnap Catholic Priest In Enugu
By Kalu Idika
Gunmen have abducted Reverend Father Gerald Ohaeri, a Catholic Priest, in Enugu State, Nigeria.
Report said the Priest was kidnapped on Saturday, 30th November, 2024, along Ugwogo Nike-Opi Express Road in Nsukka LGA of the State.
Father Ohaeri was reportedly returning from a function in the State capital when he was kidnapped by the gunmen.
Secretary of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit Province of Nigeria, Rev. Father Vitalis Anusionwu,
confirmed the report in a statement.
Father Anusionwu expressed concern over the rising insecurity in the region and urged authorities to act immediately to secure the Priest’s release.
“We solicit your fervent prayers and supplications to God that he may be released as soon as possible and come back to us safe and sound,” he said.
Enugu State police command is yet to issue a statement in respect to the development.
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