Rev. Fr. Joseph Danjuma Shekari who was kidnapped on Monday by bandits has regained his freedom.
It was gathered that gunmen invaded the priest’s residence on Monday, killed his aide, and kidnapped the priest.
The Chancellor, Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Uchechukwu Okolo, in a statement, said the priest was released by his abductors around 10:30pm on Monday.
“With hearts filled with joy, we raise our voices in a symphony of praise as we announce the return of our brother, Rev. Fr. Joseph Danjuma Shekari, who was abducted by armed men from the rectory at St. Monica’s Catholic Church in Ikulu in Kauru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, on Sunday, February 6, 2022.
“Fr. Shekari was released at around 10.30pm on Monday, February 7, 2022.
“As we pray for the repose of the soul of his cook, who was killed during the attack, we want to thank all those who have offered prayers and entreaties for his release.
“We pray God to hasten the release of those who are still in the hands of their captors.
“All our Priests are directed to kindly celebrate Mass of Thanksgiving to God for the quick release of Fr. Shekari as well as Mass for the dead and for the departed Cook of Fr. Shekari,” the statement read.
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