Report has it that two Catholic Priests were abducted by bandits at Yadin Gura in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
It was leant that the two Priests, Reverend Father John Cheitnum and Reverend Father Donatus Cleopas were abducted by bandits at Yadin Gura in Lere Local Government of the State.
A statement released on Friday, 15th July, 2022, and signed by the Chancellor of Kafanchan Catholic Diocese, Reverend Father Emmanuel Okolo, said Reverend Father Cheitnum is the Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in Jema’a Local Government Area of the State.
He added that the two priests were kidnapped on Friday, while on their way to a function at the Rectory of Christ The King Catholic Church in Yadin Gura.
The Chancellor solicited intense prayers for the quick and safe release of the priests.
As of the time of filing this report, the bandits have not called to demand any ransom.
In recent tines, Catholic Priests in Kaduna State have come under attack by armed bandits.
Recall that a Catholic Priest, Reverend Father Vitus Borogo was killed two months ago while working on his farm at Kujama, while several others have been kidnapped.
The Kaduna Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mohammed Jalige, is yet to be reached to react to the story.
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