Reports presented to journalists on Tuesday disclosed that the cleric was abducted yesterday in Isu, Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, close to his residence in the area while returning from pastoral duties.

The assailants, Naija News learned, also kidnapped three other persons whose identities could not be immediately ascertained.NYSC Portal

The Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki in the state confirmed Azubuike’s abduction in a statement by the Diocesan Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Uzoma Opoke, titled: “Call for prayers.”

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“Fr. Joseph is the Parish Priest of St. Charles Parish, Mgbalaeze Isu in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

“He was abducted alongside three other people. The abductors are making financial demands, but with your prayers, we are going to have them back unconditionally.JAMB Result

“May Mother Mary of priests intercede for us. Amen. St. Joseph-Pray for us,” the statement reads.

However, the state police command has not issued any official statement on the abduction as of reporting time, Naija News understands.

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