By Kamsi Anayo
A priest of Nnewi Catholic Diocese in Anambra state, Rev. Fr. Stanislaus Mbamara has been kidnapped by gunmen.
The young Priest was kidnapped on June 2 evening, while driving from Awka the state capital to Nnewi, where he serves.
The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi who disclosed this through a press release called for prayers for the priest, expressing hope that he would come out safe.
The Diocese in statement signed by the Chancellor, Fr. Raphael Ezeogu, said the priest was also a student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, which may have been the explanation to his returning to Nnewi after the week’s lecture.
Ezeogu said: “Our priest, Rev. Fr. Stanislaus Mbamara, a student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, was kidnapped on June 2 evening, on his way from Awka to Nnewi.
“Let’s storm heaven with humble and insistent prayers for his quick release in sound health of mind and body. May the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Help of Christians, pray with and for us.”
No mention was made by the Diocese of having been contacted by the kidnappers, nor were details of his kidnap made known.
The Police command in Anambra was yet to react to the kidnap of the priest as at the time of filing this.