Imo: Gunmen Abduct Another Catholic Priest 'Rev. Izu Marcel Onyeocha'
Afnews Editor
Apr 11, 2021
Unknown gunmen have abducted a Catholic Priest, Rev. Prof. Izu Marcel Onyeocha at Ihube Community in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State.
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It was gathered that the gunmen invaded the community early hours of Sunday, shot sporadically, before whisking the priest to an unknown destination.
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Rev. Prof. Izu Marcell is also a lecturer at Imo State University in Owerri.
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He is a native of Avuru Community in Ikeduru Local Government Area of the state.
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When contacted, the state's Police Public Relations Officer, SP Orlando Godson Ikeokwu said that some members of the community were in the station to report the incident.
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According to him, "it's just now that some members of the community came to the station in that regard.
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"I will get back to you after hearing them outÔÇØ, Orlando said.
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Recall that the state had in recent times, witnessed unrest as the security crisis continues to deteriorate.
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