Abducted Ebonyi priest regains freedom

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Abducted Ebonyi priest regains freedom

A priest in Ebonyi State, Joseph Azubuike, who was abducted in Isu, Onicha local government area of the state, on Monday July 10, has regained his freedom. The cleric who is a priest of Saint Charles Parish, Mgbaleze Isu, in Onicha LGA, was abducted alongside three others.

A statement released by the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, said the priest was released at about 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11.

“Rev. Father Joseph Azubuike has been rescued unhurt, hale and hearty as a result of the concerted efforts of the operatives of the command. Serious manhunt is on for the perpetrators who escaped during the rescue mission. The Rev. Father is in hospital now for medical checks.” she said