The obsession of kidnappers with clerics is something that should be looked into, as again and again, we keep hearing stories of priests being kidnapped., some killed in captivity, while others released after a huge ransom has been paid.
On Saturday, May 20th, newly Ordained Catholic priest, Rev Fr. Jude Kingsley Maduka was abducted by some unknown gunmen.
In a statement released by the Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Okigwe, Rev. Fr Iwuanyawu, he said that Fr Jude was abducted while he was conducting an inspection on his New Adoration site, at Ogii, Okigwe LGA
He further pleaded for prayers to he rendered for him to return back safe and sound.
“The chancellor/secretary of the Catholic Diocese of Okigwe, Rev. Fr Iwuanyanwu speaking on the case said; “He was kidnapped from his New Adoration site at Ogii Village in Okigwe LGA while on inspection at the new site,”
“We solicit your fervent prayers that he may come back to us safe and sound,” he added.
Rev Fr Jude was ordained in September 22, 2012. On contacting the Imo State Police Spokesperson on the incident, Henry Okoye, he said they are not aware of the incident.
This is an habit that has turned to a norm for kidnappers, as they now target religious leaders to kidnap.
