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Unknown Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest In Anambra

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2 years ago

Apr 26, 2023.

Unknown Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest In Anambra.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped a Catholic priest in Nnobi, Idemili Local Government Area of Anambra State.

The priest was abducted at the popular Nnobi Roundabout on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, when he stopped to buy fruits.

The priest who is yet to be identified, was reportedly heading to Awka-Etiti, a neighbouring town, when the hoodlums surrounded and bundled him into their car.

According to the source who spoke on condition of anonymity: “The man stopped at Nnobi junction, parked his Lexus RX 300 with plate number Anambra GDD 882 PW while coming from Awka-Etiti.

“He was making a phone call while alighting from the vehicle, and his vehicle was still steaming, when the men swooped on him and picked him.

“The men shot randomly at the junction before taking him away, causing traders to scamper for safety.

“They forcefully bundled him into their jeep, leaving his car on the road before driving off.”

According to him, there was no casualty at the scene, even though there was pandemonium during the shooting.

Anambra State Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, when contacted, said he was not aware of the incident, and that it had not been reported to the police.

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