Rev Fr Samson Emokhidi, a Catholic Priest under the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has reportedly gone missing.
Emokhidi went missing after he left his residence on October 1, 2023.
It was said that efforts to locate him proved abortive as the Rev Father “disappeared without any trace.
The Chancellor of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Fr Sam Tumba reported the matter to the local civil authorities, who have initiated an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
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Tumba has urged anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the Emokhidi to contact the Chancery or the necessary authorities.
A statement dated October 30, 2023, and addressed to All Priest, Religious and Lay Faithfuls read:
“This is to inform the entire Archdiocese family about our brother and Priest Rev. Fr. Samson Emokhidi, who left the house on Sunday 1st October, 2023 at about 20.45pm.
“He left without any trace and has not been seen or heard from since then.
“The matter has been reported to the civil authorities who have since commenced investigations.
“The Archbishop and the Auxiliary Bishop request that we remember him in our prayers and if anyone has useful information regarding his whereabouts to kindly contact the Chancery.
“Thanking you in anticipation of your cooperation in this sensitive matter. Praying God to bless you and your work.”
