The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan, Kaduna State has announced the kidnapping of two of its priests.
Rev. Frs. John Mark Cheitnum and Donatus Cleopas were kidnapped on Friday, according to the Chancellor, Kafanchan Diocese, Rev Fr Emmanuel Uchechukwu Okolo.
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In a letter to “Vicar Foranes, Priests, Religious, People of God and all Men and Women of Goodwill”, Rev Fr Okolo said “It is with great pain that we announce to you the kidnapping of two of our Priests;
Rev. Frs. John Mark Cheitnum and Donatus Cleopas.
“The sad event of their abduction occurred around 5.45pm of July 15, 2022, shortly after the two priests who were on their way to a function at a different parish (Gure), arrived at the parish rectory of Christ the King Catholic Church, Yadin Garu, in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State,” Rev Fr Okolo said.
“As we solicit for an intense prayer for their quick and safe release, we equaliy wish to call on all and sundry to refrain from taking the laws into their hands. We will use every legitimate means to ensure their quick and safe release,” he added.
He prayed for their quick and unconditional release along with all other kidnapped persons.
