Abducted Enugu Catholic priest regains freedom

Abducted Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Arinze Madu of Queen of Apostles Seminary, Imezi Owa in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu state, who was whisked away by unknown gunmen last Monday has regained his freedom.

Confirming his release, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Ebere Amaraizu, said that the priest was released unhurt Wednesday afternoon.

It would be recalled that the Enugu state government had charged the security agencies to ensure the rescue of the priest.

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The Police and other sister agencies had intensified efforts in the manhunt for the release of the kidnapped priest.

The Catholic Diocese of Enugu in its official Facebook page, also confirmed the release of the priest, stating that “Father Madu, the kidnapped priest of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu has been released”.

It added that Fr Madu “was released this (Wednesday) afternoon from the kidnappers’ den.”