Once more, bandits have seized Reverend Father Jeremiah Yakubu, the leading cleric of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Karku, situated in the Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. At the time of reporting, the police had not responded to the incident. However, journalists were informed that Father Yakubu was taken from the parish rectory on Sunday night.
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Kazah, the Vicar General (Pastoral), revealed this information on Sunday through a press release acquired by PUNCH Online.
“While we solicit fervent prayers for his urgent and safe release, we equally condemn this act of incessant kidnappings for ransom of innocent and defenseless citizens of our communities, and we call upon the government to horn its security intelligence as we approach the celebration of Sallah.”
“As we work with security operatives for his quick release, we wish to call on all to stay away from taking the laws into their hands. We will use every legitimate means to ensure that Fr. comes back to us safe and sound.”
“Through the intercessions of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of Priests and Religious, may Jesus the crucified hearken to our prayers and hasten the unconditional release of His Priest and every other abducted person.”
Upon inquiry, ASP Mansir Hassan, the Public Relations Officer for Kaduna State, stated, “I will confirm and get back to you.”
