Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest In Taraba

Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wukari, Most Rev Mark Nzukwein, has confirmed the abduction of a priest of St Ann’s Parish in Sarkin Kudu, Ibi local government area of Taraba State.

In a statement issued by the communication director of the diocese, Rev.  Fr. John Jerome, in Jalingo, he said the priest, Very Rev. Fr Thaddeus Tarhembe, was abducted by four armed men who invaded his rectory at about 2 am yesterday.

Nzukwein called on the public and all people of goodwill to pray for the safety and quick release of the priest by the abductors who are yet to make contact.

Meanwhile, efforts to get reaction from the police to the incident were unsuccessful, as the spokesman of the Police Command in Taraba, SP Abdullahi Usman, did not respond to calls and text messages sent to him. (NAN)