Bandits Abduct Catholic priest in Kaduna Community (Photo)

 

Armed bandits have stormed the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Karku in Kauru Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State and abducted the presiding priest, Reverend Father Jeremiah Yakubu.

 

Vanguard reported that there was no police reaction to the incident as of time of this report, but journalists were told that Father Yakubu was abducted from the parish rectory   on Sunday night.

 

According to the Chancellor of Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan, Reverend Father Emmanuel Okolo, in a statement, the church will use all legitimate means to ensure the quick return of the kidnapped Reverend Father.

 

Okolo, however, called for intense prayers for the quick and safe release of Father Yakubu.