Tension as unknown gunmen kidnapped a catholic priest in Abia state - Gist Cent

A Catholic priest identified as Rev Fr Godfrey Mark Chimezie of St Theresa Catholic Church, Umuahia, Abia State, has kidnapped by an unknown gunmen.

The Catholic priest who had just concluded a morning mass at St Gabriel ,Okpururie, Afaraukwu, was abducted along Enyiukwu Road Ohokobe Afaraukwu community, Ibeku in Umuahia North LGA of Abia State.

Rev Fr Godfrey Mark Chimezie was reportedly forced out of his Toyota Corolla into an SUV driven by the kidnappers, after which they sped away. The Enugu-born cleric was ordained a priest earlier this year.

Source: LIB