Two catholic Priest regain Freedom from hands of Kidnappers
Two Catholic Priest assign to St. Theresa’s Parish, Umueze Anam in Anambra West local government area of Anambra State, who were allegedly kidnapped on the Christmas Eve on their way to an official function in Onitsha, has regained their freedom yesterday after Surviving four days in the hands of kidnappers.
The Kidnapped Priest, Rev Fr Peter Nwachukwu, the parish priest of St Theresa’s Parish, Umueze-Anam and Rev Fr Cajetan Apeh, the assistant parish priest, had since reunited with their families, According to statement from the Anambra State police command.
The Police patrol team attached to Otuocha Division had earlier retrieve a light grey Toyota Corolla Car with registration number FST 689 FL Which belongs to one of the Reverend Fathers, who was abandoned by the kidnappers at the Nneyi- Umueri road.
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For four days the whereabouts of the priest were No where to be discovered, resulting in an anxiety in many parts of the state, especially as the incidence of kidnapping had reduced in the state for some years.
Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Mohammed Haruna said yesterday that Police special teams comprising the Federal Special Anti Robbery Squad, FSARS, Police Mobile Force, PMF, and Counter Terrorism Special Anti Cult unit, in conjunction with other security agencies and the Anambra State Vigilante group, had mounted an intensive search, which led to their rescue.
He said that following the joint operations since the incident took place and with the aid of a modern technology and aerial surveillance due to difficult terrain in the area, the abductors were forced to abandon their victims at about 6:45pm on 27/12/2018
Although he did not state where the victims were rescued, the PPRO said that efforts were being intensified to apprehend perpetrators of the heinous crime in order to bring them to justice.
He said the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Garba Umar had used the opportunity of the rescue of the Reverend Fathers to reassure Anambra people of their safety during the yuletide period and beyond. “The CP further warned all criminal elements that Anambra is not a place to operate as they will surely meet their waterloo and be dealt with decisively in accordance with the law,” the PPRO said.
The Kidnapped Priest, Rev Fr Peter Nwachukwu, the parish priest of St Theresa’s Parish, Umueze-Anam and Rev Fr Cajetan Apeh, the assistant parish priest, had since reunited with their families, According to statement from the Anambra State police command.
The Police patrol team attached to Otuocha Division had earlier retrieve a light grey Toyota Corolla Car with registration number FST 689 FL Which belongs to one of the Reverend Fathers, who was abandoned by the kidnappers at the Nneyi- Umueri road.
breaking-news-young-lady-vomits-500
For four days the whereabouts of the priest were No where to be discovered, resulting in an anxiety in many parts of the state, especially as the incidence of kidnapping had reduced in the state for some years.
Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Mohammed Haruna said yesterday that Police special teams comprising the Federal Special Anti Robbery Squad, FSARS, Police Mobile Force, PMF, and Counter Terrorism Special Anti Cult unit, in conjunction with other security agencies and the Anambra State Vigilante group, had mounted an intensive search, which led to their rescue.
He said that following the joint operations since the incident took place and with the aid of a modern technology and aerial surveillance due to difficult terrain in the area, the abductors were forced to abandon their victims at about 6:45pm on 27/12/2018
Although he did not state where the victims were rescued, the PPRO said that efforts were being intensified to apprehend perpetrators of the heinous crime in order to bring them to justice.
He said the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Garba Umar had used the opportunity of the rescue of the Reverend Fathers to reassure Anambra people of their safety during the yuletide period and beyond. “The CP further warned all criminal elements that Anambra is not a place to operate as they will surely meet their waterloo and be dealt with decisively in accordance with the law,” the PPRO said.