Gunmen have kidnapped Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu, the Parish Priest of Holy Family Catholic Church, Izombe in Oguta Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ubaechu was abducted in Ejemekwuru on Sunday evening while on his way to attend the annual retreat of priests of Owerri Catholic Archdiocese.
His abduction was confirmed by the Owerri Catholic Archdiocesan Chancellor and Secretary, Rev. Fr. Patrick Mbarah.
In a circular addressed to the church’s faithful on Monday, the Archdiocese said Ubaechu was heading to the Priests’ Annual Retreat when he was abducted.
The Chancellor disclosed that the incident occurred along the Ejemekwuru Road in Oguta and called for prayers for the safe release of the kidnapped priest.
