2023-06-22 17:10:16
Abuja: A priest who was abducted by gunmen from St. Paul Bomo Parish in Jos Archdiocese has been released in north-central Nigeria. A member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI), Fr. Marcellus Naohuocha was released. On June 17, the assailants abducted the priest from his residence.
The priest was released by the gang the other day after brutal beatings. Fr. OMI monastic community authority Fr. Peter Claver revealed. The motive behind the abduction remains unknown.
The priest was released by the assailants on the night between June 19 and 20, Fr. Peter Claver clarified. He also thanked all those who prayed for the priest’s release and condoled the death of the slain security personnel.
The assailants forced their way into the parish house, shot the security guard and kidnapped the priest. A report published by the monastic community revealed that the security guard died on the way to the hospital.
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. Fr. The disappearance and release of Naohuocha. Nigerian believers point out that kidnapping has become an industry in the country and that people from different social backgrounds are victims of kidnapping on a daily basis.
On June 11, Father Jeremiah Yakub, a priest of the Diocese of Kafanchan, was kidnapped and later released. Benin City Archdiocese Fr., who was about to celebrate his first anniversary as a priest. The most tragic incident was when Charles Onomhole Igechi was shot dead on June 7 while returning from his pastoral duties.
Officials of the Christian Association of Nigeria have urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who was sworn in on May 29, to prioritize the security concerns of God’s people in the West African nation and their struggles with economic hardship.
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