Gunmen abduct catholic priest inspecting ‘new adoration site’ in Imo state

ARINZE NWAFOR

Gunmen have abducted a Catholic priest, Jude Maduka, in Ogii, Okigwe Local Government Area, Imo state.

Maduka was kidnapped from his new adoration site according to a statement from the Chancellor and Secretary of the Catholic Diocese of Okigwe, Princewill Iwuanyawu.

Maduka serves as the priest of Christ the King Parish, Ezinnachi-Ugwaku.

“He was kidnapped from his new adoration site while on inspection at the new site,” Iwuanyanwu said.

While Iwuanyanwu did not state whether the diocese was asked for a ransom, he stated that the church was seeking prayers for the safe return of Maduka.

The police have confirmed Maduka’s abduction in a statement by the Imo state police spokesperson, Henry Okoye.

Okoye said the Imo state police are “on the trail of the abductors of Reverend Father Jude Kingsley Maduka to possibly rescue him.”