Rev Father kidnapped in Enugu freed

Chidi Samuel|Rev Father, Theophilus Ndulue, the Catholic priest kidnapped in Enugu last Friday has been freed.

Ndulue, is the Parish Priest of St. Patrick Ihuonyia, Amansi-Odo, Ezeagu Local Government Area, Enugu State was kidnapped on his way back from the Diocesan Pastoral Council meeting held at Holy Ghost Cathedral, Enugu.

The Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, Ebere Amaraizu, who confirmed the priest’s release, said he was released unhurt.

Also confirming his release, the Director of Communications, Catholic Diocese of Enugu, Benjamin Achi, thanked God that Rev Father Ndulue returned safe and sound.

He prayed God to expose the perpetrators to forestall future occurrence.

Messrs Amaraizu and Achi’s confirmation were contained in a statement made available to newsmen from the office of Enugu state governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.

The statement did not, however, say if any ransom was paid before the Reverend Father was freed.