Kidnapped Priest Regains Freedom
A kidnapped priest, Rev Father Stanislaus Mbamara, of the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi, Anambra State, has regained freedom.
A statement signed by the Chancellor of Nnewi Catholic Diocese, Rev. Fr. Raphael Ezeogu, late Sunday, announced the reverend’s father’s release, and thanked everyone for their prayers
The church had earlier announced that Rev. Fr Mbamara, attached to the Nnewi Diocese, alongside a student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka were abducted by gunmen while returning to Nnewi from Awka on Friday.
The statement read, “With joy, Nnewi Diocese is announcing that today, (Sunday), June 4, 2023, Rev. Fr. Stanislaus Mbamara, kidnapped two days ago has been liberated.
“We sincerely thank all of you who joined in prayer for God’s intervention. Please, join us in happily acknowledging God’s compassion once again palpably manifested.
“Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.” The statement concluded.
