The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan has announced the kidnapping of one of its priests, Rev. Fr. Joseph Danjuma Shekari by gunmen at his residence in Kaduna.
This was announced in a statement issued by the Chancellor, Kafanchan Diocese on Monday, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Okechukwu Okolo and made available to newsmen in Kaduna.
According to the statement, “It is with great pain we announce to you the kidnapping of our priest, Rev. fr. Joseph Danjuma Shekari.
“The sad event occured on Sunday, February 2022, at about 11:30 pm. He was abducted from his residence at St. Monica’s Catholic Church, Ikulu Pari, in the Kauru Local government area of Kaduna state.
“While we solicit for intense prayer for his 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”, the statement reads.
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