Popular Catholic priest Rev. Father Basil Gbuzuo of the Onitsha Archdiocese in Anambra State has been abducted.
The event took place on the main Nkpor-Obosi route, and the abductors have not yet requested a ransom.
In a statement, the Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Onitsha, Rev. Fr. Prudentius Aroh, stated that Archbishop Valerian Okeke has requested prayers for Fr. Gbuzuo’s release.
The statement by Fr Aroh read: “With sadness, we write to inform the general public of the kidnap of one of our priests, Rev. Fr. Basil Gbuzuo. The sad incident occurred yesterday morning, Wednesday, 15th May, 2024 along Eke Nkpor-Obosi bypass about 8am.
“He is a priest in residence at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish, Ogidi. Until now, the abductors have not established any contact with anybody.
“His Grace, Most Rev. Valerian M. Okeke, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Onitsha, invites all Christ’s faithful and all men and women of goodwill to earnestly pray for the quick and safe release of the priest as we intensify our efforts to ensure his freedom.
“We commend our brother, Fr. Basil, to the powerful intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Priests, for his speedy release from the hands of his kidnappers”. [CONTINUE READING HERE]
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