Gunmen Kidnap Catholic Priest In Imo State

Church officials said he was kidnapped along the Ayayi community in Obollo while returning from an assignment late Tuesday. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Azubuike, the parish priest of St. Theresa’s Catholic Parish in Obollo, Isiala Mbano, Imo State, has been reportedly abducted by unknown gunmen. Church officials said he was kidnapped along the Ayayi community in Obollo while returning from an assignment late Tuesday. The Catholic Diocese of Okigwe confirmed the incident in a statement, urging the faithful to pray for Fr. Azubuike’s safe return. Signed by the Chancellor/Secretary of the diocese, Very Rev. Fr. Princewill Iwuanyanwu, the statement read, “I am directed to inform you that one of our priests, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Azubuike was kidnapped this evening, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at about 6pm.” The statement continued, “Rev Fr Emmanuel Azubuike who was ordained on September 27, 2014, is the…….Read Full Article