From Isaac Ojo
Rev Fr Stanislaus Mbamara of Nnewi diocese of catholic church has been abducted by unknown persons.
The priest who is also a student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka was kidnapped on Saturday evening.
A statement from the Chancellor of diocese Fr Raphael Ezeogu reads “Our priest, Rev. Fr. Stanislaus Mbamara, a student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, was kidnapped yesterday evening – June 2023 – on his way from Awka to Nnewi.
“Let’s storm heaven with humble and insistent prayers for his quick release in sound health of mind and body. May the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Help of Christians, pray with and for us.”
The development was openly discussed in the industrial town of Nnewi on Sunday amidst speculation on the motive of the abductors of the priest who was described as easy going.
Meanwhile, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Anambra State command, Ikenga Tochukwu (DSP) could not be reached for police angle of the incident
