Imo Catholic Priest Freed After Abduction

Imo Priest Freed from Captivity

“He was released in the early hours of Monday, November 11, 2024...”

Imo Kidnapping Update: Reverend Father Emmanuel Azubuike, parish priest of St. Theresa's Catholic Church, regains freedom after being abducted on November 5, 2024. He was released early Monday, November 11.

Reverend Father Emmanuel Azubuike, parish priest of St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Obollo, Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, has been freed after being kidnapped. Father Azubuike was abducted on November 5, 2024, while returning home from an assignment in Alaiyi community.

The Catholic Diocese of Okigwe confirmed the priest's release in a statement issued by Chancellor and Secretary, Reverend Father Princewill Iwuanyanwu. According to Father Iwuanyanwu, Father Azubuike regained his freedom in the early hours of Monday, November 11.

“I am directed to inform you that one of our priests, Reverend Father Emmanuel Azubuike who was kidnapped on the evening of Tuesday, November 5, 2024, has been released,” the statement read.

“He was released in the early hours of Monday, November 11, 2024. While thanking you for your fervent prayers and show of love, I remain sincerely yours.”