Abducted Catholic Priest Regains Freedom In Enugu

The hoodlums who kidnapped the Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Arinze Madu of Queen of Apostles Seminary, Imezi Owa in Ezeagu Local Government Area, Enugu State has released him to go.

The Priest who was kidnapped on Monday at the gate of the institution by unknown gunmen was said to have been released unhurt.

This was disclosed by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Ebere Amaraizu.

Recall that the Enugu State Government had charged the security agencies to ensure the rescue of the priest.

The state command of the Nigeria Police Force and other sister agencies had intensified efforts in the manhunt for the freedom of the kidnapped priest.

The Catholic Diocese of Enugu in its official Facebook page, also confirmed the release of the priest, stating that “Father Madu, the kidnapped priest of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu has been released”.

It added that Father Madu “was released this (Wednesday) afternoon from the kidnappers’ den.”