Kidnappers have abducted another Reverend Father, Emmanuel Silas, from the St. Charles Catholic Church, Zambina, in the Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The incident, which occurred on Monday morning, was also confirmed by the Chancellor, Kafanchan Catholic Diocese, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Okolo.
In a statement made available on Monday, Rev Okolo disclosed that the priest was kidnapped from the rectory of the church in the early hours of the day.
He added that the Diocese would adopt any legitimate means to ensure the quick and safe release of the cleric and asked for prayers for the release of the Reverend.
He said, “It is with great pain that we announce to you the kidnapping of our Priest, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Silas. The event occurred in the early hours of July 04, 2022, when he could not turn up for morning Mass.
“He was abducted from the parish rectory at St. Charles Catholic Church, Zambina, in the Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
“We solicit 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.”
It is important to note that a week ago, a Catholic priest, Reverend Father Vitus Borogo, was murdered by terrorists on his farm.
He was later buried in the state capital on Thursday.
Borogo was killed on June 25, 2022, while his brother, CY Borogo was kidnapped by his abductors.
The murder caused other priests in the Kaduna Archdiocese, to go on strike while condemning the serial attacks on the church and her priests and high level of insecurity nationwide, especially in Kaduna State.
About two weeks ago, Rev Father Christopher Odia was also kidnapped and killed, while two Catholic Priests were kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Edo State on Sunday.
The kidnap victims in Edo State are Rev. Father Udo of St Patrick’s Catholic church Uromi and Rev. Father Philemon Oboh of St Joseph Retreat Center Ugboha.
