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GUNMEN KIDNAP ANAMBRA CATHOLIC PRIEST

The Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha, Rev. Fr. Joseph Igweagu, being kidnapped kidnapped in Anambra State.

It was gathered that Igweagu, a parish priest in charge of St Joseph’s Parish, Abata Nsugbe, Anambra East Local Government Area of the state, has been missing since October 12.

He was said to be abducted while returning after celebrating a Funeral Vigil Mass at Umunnachi in the Njikoka Local Government Area of the state.

A statement by the Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha, made available to journalists on Tuesday, said the Archdiocese is doing everything possible to secure his freedom.

VOP Lagos

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