Imo Catholic priest Ubaechu kidnapped
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The circular said, “Notification of kidnap and call for prayers. I am directed to inform you that one of our priests, Rev Fr John Ubaechu, was kidnapped on the evening of Sunday, 23rd March, 2025..."
By Paul Dada
The parish priest of Holy Family Catholic Church Izombe, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, Rev Fr John Ubaechu, has been kidnapped.
Ubaechu was said to have been kidnapped on Sunday evening by unknown persons in Ejemekwuru, Imo State.
This was disclosed in a circular sent to church members by the Owerri Catholic Archdiocesan Chancellor and Secretary, Rev Fr Patrick Mbarah.
The circular said, “Notification of kidnap and call for prayers. I am directed to inform you that one of our priests, Rev Fr John Ubaechu, was kidnapped on the evening of Sunday, 23rd March, 2025.
“Rev Fr John Ubaechu is the parish Priest of Holy Family Catholic Church Izombe. The sad incident occurred along Ejemekwuru Road in Oguta Local Government Area. He was kidnapped on his way to the Priests’ Annual Retreat.
“We invite all Christ’s faithful and all men and women of goodwill to earnestly pray for the quick and safe release of our Priest.
“We commend our brother, Rev Fr John Ubaechu to the powerful intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of Priests, for his speedy release from the hands of his abductors.”
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