Just In: Gunmen Kidnapped Another Catholic Priest In Enugu

Another Catholic priest, Reverend Father Malachy Asadu has been reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Nsukka, Enugu State.

According to reports, the priest of Nsukka Catholic Diocese was kidnapped along Imilike-Nsukka Road while returning from a diocesan meeting held at Thereasa Cathedral, Nsukka

Police spokesman, Ebere Amaraizu confirmed the abduction saying that details of the priest’s abduction were still sketchy.

He revealed that said police operatives have since commenced a manhunt for the kidnappers.

Meanwhile, the kidnapping of Father Asadu had brought to nine, the number of Catholic priests kidnapped in Enugu State in eight months.