An Anambra State-based priest of the Catholic Church, Reverend Father Christian Ike has been kidnapped.
He was reportedly abducted by the evildoers on Sunday, along Amagu junction, Ndiokpaleke in Ajali community in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Reports has it that the priest was returning alongside two other individuals from an early morning Mass at St. Michael Catholic Church, when the vehicle he was moving in, was double-crossed by the abductors.
“The priest and two other persons were returning from St. Micheal Catholic Church, where they attended morning service,” a source quoted by The PUNCH said.
“On getting to Amagu Junction, their vehicle was double-crossed by armed men operating in three vehicles, while the other two other persons escaped the scene, the criminals took away the priest and some personal belongings of the occupants in the vehicle.”
The Anambra State police spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, has confirmed the incident. He disclosed that the Police have swung into action to rescue the Priest
“Anambra State Police Command received the information of the abduction of Rev Father Christian Ike and has deployed its intelligence and operational assets of the Command for possible rescue unhurt,” he said.
“Eyewitness account revealed by 10:30 am on 16/6/2024, the priest and two others were returning from St. Micheal Catholic Church Ndiokpaleke where they attended morning service, along Amagu Junction, they were double-crossed by armed men operating in three vehicles, while the other two escaped the scene, the criminals took away the priest and some personal belongings of the occupants in the vehicle.
“To this end, the Command has activated its intelligence and operational assets for possible arrest of the assailants and rescue unhurt of the priest.”.
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