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YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – Another Catholic priest has been kidnapped in Nigeria.
Fr Emmanuel Azubuike, parish priest of St Theresa in the Okigwe Diocese was taken in Obollo in Imo State while on his way back home from an assignment.
Imo is in the southeast of the country, and has a Christian majority.
Church authorities confirmed the kidnapping and urged prayers to secure his safe return.
“We solicit your fervent prayers that he may come back to us safe and sound while trusting in your goodwill and solidarity,” said Fr Princewill Iwuanyanwu.
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Another priest kidnapped in Nigeria
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