A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. John Bako Shekwolo was kidnapped in the early hours of yesterday in Ankwa, near Kachia town in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
A statement signed by the Chancellor, Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna, Rev. Fr. Daniel J. Kyom, said the kidnapped priest was in charge of Saint Theresa’s Catholic Church, Ankwa.
The statement said: “We regret to announce that one of our priests, Rev. Fr. John Bako Shekwolo has been kidnapped.
“As we ask for the prayers of the faithful of our Archdiocese and beyond for the quick release of Fr. Shekwolo, we appeal to the consciences of those who abducted him to kindly release him unharmed.”
However, as at the time of filing this report, the kidnappers were yet to make any demand.
