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Catholic Priest Kidnapped By Gunmen For The Second Time In Delta

chuks oti

Sep 28, 2020

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Gunmen have abducted a Catholic priest around Bishop's Court in lselle Uku, Aniocha North Local Council of Delta State.

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The Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Jude Onyebadi of Saint's Peters & Paul, Issele Asagba, was said to have been monitored and kidnapped in his farm, at the weekend, where he went to inspect his farm, workers and pay them for the work done.

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Communication Director, Catholic Diocese of Issele Uku, Rev. Fr. Charles Uganwan, who confirmed the development, said that the matter had been reported to the security agencies and that members of the church had embarked on prayers for his release unhurt.

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He said the kidnappers had not made any contact or demanded for ransom.

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He, therefore, pleaded with the kidnappers who may not know that he is a priest to release him unconditionally.

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When contacted, the state's Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, confirmed the incident, saying: "The police have been dispatched to the bush to rescue the Catholic Priest."

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