By Obinna Nwokedi
AGAIN gunmen at dusk on Sunday have abducted a Catholic priest, Reverend Father John Ubaechu while on his way to an annual retreat.
A statement by the Archdiocesan Chancellor/Secretary of the church, Reverend Father Patrick Mbamah, said the priest who is the parish priest of Holy Family Catholic Church, Izombe was abducted along Ejemekwuru road in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State.
Meanwhile, the Archdiocese has called for a fervent prayer for his quick release by his abductors.
Mbamah’s statement read: “We invite all Christian faithful, men and women of goodwill to earnestly pray for the quick and safe release of our priest.
“We commend brother, Reverend Father John Ubaechu, to the powerful intercession of the blessed Virgin Mary, mother of all priests, for his speedy release from the hands of his abductors.”