Abductors of two Reverend
Fathers of the Catholic Diocese of Issele-Uku in Delta State have reportedly
demanded N100 million to free the clerics.
The abductors were said to have opened discussion with some parishioners, including some of victims’ colleagues, demanding N50 million for each cleric.
The abductors were said to have opened discussion with some parishioners, including some of victims’ colleagues, demanding N50 million for each cleric.
The victims, Fr. Franklyn
Odiaka, who is the parish priest of Catholic Church of Assumption, Zappa Parish
in Asaba and Fr. Moses Nwanochei, were abducted by gunmen at Obior in Aniocha
North Local Government Area of the state while returning from a ceremony in
honour of the Bishop of the Diocese, Most Rev. Michael Elue.
While noting that the
church has begun praying for the release of the priests, the source said
that the kidnappers insisted on getting the N100 million ransom before they
will release their victims.
The state Police Public
Relations Officer, DSP Celestina Kalu, who had earlier confirmed the kidnap of
the priests, said the church had not lodged a formal complaint to the Police.
Kalu in a text message
said: “Up till now, the Police command has not received a formal or official
report from the Catholic Church.” READ MORE
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