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BREAKING: Gunmen Kidnap Catholic Priest in Ebonyi

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A Catholic Priest of the Diocese of Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Rev. Fr. Joseph Azubuike has been kidnapped.

Daily Report Nigeria reports that Fr. Azuibike was kidnapped by unknown gunmen on Monday, July 11.

Fr. Joseph, the Parish Priest of St. Charles Parish, Mgbaleze Isu in Onicha Local Government Area was kidnapped alongside three others whose names have not been ascertained.

Chancellor of the Diocese, Rev Father Mathew Opoke confirmed the incident in a statement.

According to him, Azubuike was kidnapped close to his parish on his way back from pastoral duties.

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The statement reads: “Kindly pray for the unconditional release of Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Azubuike who was abducted yesterday being 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 Ebony 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.”

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