Gunmen have abducted the parish priest of St. Charles Parish, Mgbaleze Isu in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Joseph Azubuike on Monday.
He was abducted alongside three other people.
The Chancellor of the Diocese, Reverend father Mathew Opoke confirmed the abduction in a statement.
He said that Father Azubuike was abducted close to his parish on his way back from pastoral duties.
Father Opoke said the abductors have established contact with the church, and have demanded an undisclosed amount of money as a ransom.
The chancellor has asked the public to pray for the unconditional release of Reverend Father Azubuike from his abductors
