Human Angle

Abducted Catholic Priest Cries for Help

Eko Hot Blog reports that Mikah Suleiman, the abducted parish priest of St. Raymond Catholic Church in Damba, Gusau, Zamfara state, has pleaded for help to regain his freedom.

In a 51-second video clip trending on social media, Suleiman, dressed in a blue T-shirt and boxer shorts, is seen sitting on the ground, calling for help.

Recall that Suleiman was kidnapped by bandits in the early hours of June 22 at the rectory within the church premises in Gusau, the state capital.

The priest said he was the only one being held captive by the bandits.

“I am pleading for help to be freed from this place. They (bandits) told me that they don’t keep people here for long. People don’t stay for up to a week,” he said.

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“They told me that killing a person is not difficult for them. They said they are just helping me by keeping me; please, I am asking for help.

“Please save my life in the name of God. Look at my head; look at my legs. I was tied to a robe, and I am the only one in this place.

“Normally, if they kidnap somebody, they don’t waste time.

“If ransom is not paid immediately, they kill the person. Please, for God’s sake, help me.”

A few seconds before the video ends, a stick from one of the bandits standing off-camera is seen touching his head.

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Stephen Jesuwale

Jesuwale Stephen is a journalist who finished from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism. He is a distinctive writer, media strategist and also a Digital Marketer