Gunmen abduct Catholic priest in Akwa Ibom
The police command in Akwa Ibom has confirmed the abduction of a Catholic priest, Alphonsus Uboh, at the church premises in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of the state.
Odiko Macdon, the state police spokesperson, told journalists that the priest was abducted at Ikot Abasi along Ekparakwa Etinan road at about 7:30 p.m. on Sunday.
“Preliminary findings show that the abductors who came with two motorcycles went to the back fence of the victim’s house and whisked him away.
“The Commissioner of Police, Andrew Aniengheme, was very saddened at the development and said that it is unacceptable,” he said.
Mr Macdon said that all hands would be on deck to ensure that police rescued the priest and perpetrators were brought to book.
(NAN)
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