Some unknown Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu, in Ejemekwuru, Oguta Native Authorities Space of Imo State.
The event was contained in a press assertion issued by the Owerri Catholic Archdiocese Chancellor and Secretary, Rev. Fr. Patrick Mbarah.
Based on the assertion obtained by Ubaechu, the Parish Priest of Holy Household Catholic Church, Izombe, was kidnapped on Sunday whereas on his strategy to the Clergymen’ annual retreat.
The Chancellor stated the incident occurred alongside the Ejemekwuru highway in Oguta and referred to as for prayers for the protected launch of Rev Fr John Ubaechu.
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The assertion learn, “Notification of kidnap and name for prayers. I’m directed to tell you that certainly one of our Clergymen, Rev Fr John Ubaechu, was kidnapped on the night of Sunday, twenty third March 2025.
“Rev Fr John Ubaechu is the Parish Priest of Holy Household Catholic Church Izombe. The unhappy incident occurred alongside Ejemekwuru highway in Oguta Native Authorities Space. He was kidnapped on his strategy to the Clergymen’ Annual Retreat.
“We invite all Christ’s trustworthy and all women and men of goodwill to earnestly pray for the short and protected launch of our Priest.
“We commend our brother, Rev Fr John Ubaechu to the highly effective intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mom of Clergymen, for his speedy launch from the arms of his abductors.”
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