Gunmen have abducted the parish priest of St. Theresa’s Catholic Parish in Obollo community, in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Azubuike.

The Imo State Police command public relations officer Henry Okoye who confirmed the abduction, said the command was notified by the parish that the Catholic priest was abducted on his way from Port Harcourt on an official assignment before he was abducted along the highway.

According to the command spokesperson, the Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Danjuma Aboki has set up a high-powered tactical team to go after the abductors in a bid to rescue the Catholic priest unconditionally.
He called on the people to remain calm as the command will leave no stone unturned in rescuing the Catholic priest.

Meanwhile, the Catholic Diocese of Okigwe has issued a statement calling for prayers that will lead to the safe return of the Catholic priest.