Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Samuel Kanu has been kidnapped on Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway in Umunneochi local government area of Abia State.
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He was abducted yesterday alongside Rt. Rev. Dennis Mark, the Methodist Bishop of Owerri and the Prelate’s Chaplain, by yet to be identified gunmen.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the clergymen were kidnapped yesterday afternoon on their way from a programme in the council area.
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The police public relations officer in Abia, SP Geoffrey Ogbonna, confirmed the incident.
He said, “It’s quite unfortunate. Efforts are on top gear toward his rescue as well as other priests with him. We solicit credible information from the public toward their rescue, please.” (NAN)
