Terrorists have yet again abducted a Catholic priest in Kaduna.
The latest victim identified as Reverend Father Emmanuel Silas is the parish priest of St. Charles Catholic Church in Zambina, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The abduction of Fr. Silas was confirmed by the Chancellor, Kafanchan Catholic Diocese, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Okolo.
According to the Chancellor, Fr. Silas was kidnapped from the rectory of the parish in the early hours of Monday.
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His abduction is coming less than a week after the remains of another Catholic priest, Reverend Father Vitus Borogo, was laid to rest.
Borogo was killed right on his farm on June 25, 2022, while his brother, CY Borogo was kidnapped by his abductors.
The Chancellor said the church will imply every legitimate means to secure the release of the abducted priest, while praying for his safe return.
He said, “It is with great pain that we announce to you the kidnapping of our Priest, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Silas. The event occurred in the early hours of July 04, 2022, when he could not turn up for morning Mass.
“He was abducted from the parish rectory at St. Charles Catholic Church, Zambina, in the Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
“We solicit an intense prayer for his quick and safe release. We equally wish to call on all and sundry to refrain from taking the laws into their hands.
“We will use every legitimate means to ensure his quick and safe release.
“May Jesus crucified on the Cross, listen to our prayers and hasten the unconditional release of His Priest and all other kidnapped persons.”
