Two Catholic priests kidnapped in Kaduna again
John Cheitnum and Donatus Cleopas, both reverend fathers of the Catholic church, have been kidnapped. The clergymen were reportedly on their way to a function in the Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Okolo, the Chancellor, Catholic Diocese of Kafancha, said in his statement that the incident took place on Friday evening.
This is coming less than a week when the remains of the slain Reverend Father Vitus Borogo, also a Catholic priest, killed by terrorists on his farm, were buried in the state capital on Thursday.
The Chancellor said, “It is with great pain that we announce to you the kidnapping of two of our Priests; Rev. Frs. John Mark Cheitnum and Donatus Cleopas.
“The sad event of their abduction occurred around 5:45pm of July 15, 2022, shortly after the two priests, who were on their way to a function at a different parish in the Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
“We solicit for an intense prayer for their quick and safe release, we equally wish to call on all and sundry to refrain from taking the laws into their hands.
“We will use every legitimate means to ensure their quick and safe release.
“May Jesus crucified on the Cross listen to our prayers and hasten the unconditional release of His Priests and all other kidnapped persons.”
