Terrorists abduct Catholic Priest in Kaduna

By Austine Emmanuel, Kaduna

Bandits have kidnapped the parish priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Karku Rev. Fr. Jeremiah Yakubu in Kauru Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State.

The Chancellor of Kafanchan Diocese, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Uchechukwu Okolo who disclosed this on Monday in a statement made available to journalists in Kaduna, said the priest was abducted from the rectory.

The statement read, “It is with great pain that we announce to you the kidnapping of our Priest, Rev. Fr. Jeremiah Yakubu. The sad and ugly event occurred on Sunday 11th June, 2023 at about 11pm.

“Fr. Jeremiah who is the Parish Priest of Holy Trinity Parish, Karku, was abducted from the parish rectory in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

“While we solicit for 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.”