Rev. Fr. Alphonsus Uboh, the kidnapped Catholic priest of St. Pius X Parish in Ikot Abasi Akpan, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, has been released after three days.

A source within the Parish in Uyo revealed that the priest was released in the early hours of Thursday. THE WILLS reports. Information Guide Nigeria

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However, the source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity did not mention if any ransom was paid to the hoodlums before his release.

Recall that Very Rev. Fr. Uboh was abducted on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at around 7:30 pm at his home shortly after he returned from visiting a sick member. jamb results

A statement issued by the Diocesan Chancellor, Very Rev. Fr. Charles Ekeng dated May 9, 2022, titled, “A Call for Prayers for Abducted Priests” conveyed the deep feelings of the Diocese over the abduction of the clergy at his parish residence.

According to the statement, “it is with great pain that we officially confirm and announce to you the abduction of one of our priests, Very Rev. Fr. Alphonsus Uboh, from his parish residence at St. Pius X Parish in Ikot Abasi Akpan, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

“The unfortunate event happened on Sunday, May 8, 2022, after he returned to his residence from visiting a sick member”.

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