Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest In Imo

A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu, has been abducted by gunmen along Ejemekwuru road in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State.

The Owerri Catholic Archdiocese confirmed the abduction in a statement signed by its Chancellor and Secretary, Rev. Fr. Patrick Mbarah.

According to the statement, Ubaechu, the Parish Priest of Holy Family Catholic Church, Izombe, was kidnapped on Sunday while on his way to the Priests’ annual retreat.

The sad incident occurred along Ejemekwuru road in Oguta Local Government Area of the state.

He was kidnapped on his way to the Priests’ Annual Retreat.

Confirming the incident, the state Police Command spokesperson, SP Henry Okoye, said an investigation has been launched into the incident.