The Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri has confirmed the kidnapping of one of its priests, Reverend Father John Ubaechu, the parish priest of Holy Family Catholic Church in Izombe, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State.
According to a statement signed by the Archdiocese Secretary, Reverend Father Patrick Mbarah, the priest was abducted on Sunday, March 23rd, 2025, while traveling along Ejemekwuru road in the local government area on his way to the Priests' Annual retreat.
The Archdiocese has called on all Christian faithful and people of goodwill to earnestly pray for the priest's quick and safe release.
Meanwhile, the Imo State Police Command, through its spokesman Henry Okoye, said the Commissioner of Police, Danjuma Aboki, has launched an investigation into the incident and directed an intelligence-led operation to rescue and unconditionally release the abducted priest.
The police have urged the public to provide any useful information that could aid their efforts to secure the priest's release.
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