By Wilson Adekumola
Gunmen have kidnapped the parish priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Karku in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Rev. Fr. Jeremiah Yakubu.
This was made known by the Chancellor of Kafanchan Diocese, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Uchechukwu Okolo in a statement made available to newsmen in Kaduna on Monday.
“It is with great pain that we announce to you the kidnapping of our Priest, Rev. Fr. Jeremiah Yakubu. The sad and ugly event occurred on Sunday 11th June, 2023 at about 11pm.
“Fr. Jeremiah who is the Parish Priest of Holy Trinity Parish, Karku, was abducted from the parish rectory in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State”.
“While we solicit for an intense prayer for his quick and safe release, we equally wish to call on all and sundry to refrain from taking the laws into their hands.
“We will use every legitimate means to ensure his quick and safe release. May Jesus crucified on the Cross, listen to our prayers and hasten the unconditional release of His Priest and all other kidnapped persons.”
