A Catholic Priest, Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Azubuike has been kidnapped in Isu, Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
The cleric who is the Parish Priest of St. Charles Parish, Mgbaleze Isu in Onicha Local Government Area of the State, was kidnapped alongside three others, on Monday, July 10, while on his way back from pastoral duties.
The Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki confirmed his abduction and called for prayers for the unconditional release of the abducted Priest and three others.
In a statement titled “Call For Prayers” which was signed by the Diocese’s Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Matthew Uzoma Opoke, on Tuesday, July 11, the church said
“Kindly pray for the unconditional release of Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Azubuike who was abducted yesterday Monday, 10th of July, 2023 close to his parish on his way back from pastoral duties. Fr. Joseph is the Parish Priest of St. Charles Parish, Mgbaleze Isu in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. He was abducted alongside three other people. The abductors are making financial demands but with your prayers, we are going to have them back unconditionally.
May Mary, the Mother of priests, intercede for us. Amen.
St. Joseph-Pray for us.”
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