Reverend Father Christian Ike, a Catholic priest stationed in Anambra State, has been abducted by gunmen. According to reports, Father Ike was kidnapped on Sunday near Amagu Junction, Ndiokpaleke, in the Anambra State local government area’s Ajali community of Orumba North.
Although the reason for the abduction is still unknown, witnesses reported that the priest and two other people were on their way home after an early-morning Mass at St. Michael Catholic Church when the attackers stopped their car. “The priest and two other individuals were returning after their morning service at St. Michael Catholic Church,” the source stated.
The command has been informed of the occurrence and has deployed its operational and intelligence resources in the hopes that the man will be rescued unharmed, according to SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the spokesman for the Anambra State police, who confirmed the event.
Ikenga said, “Anambra State Police Command received the information of the abduction of Rev Father Christian Ike and has deployed its intelligence and operational assets of the Command for possible rescue unhurt.
“Eyewitness account revealed by 10:30 am on 16/6/2024, the priest and two others were returning from St. Micheal Catholic Church Ndiokpaleke where they attended morning service, along Amagu Junction, they were double-crossed by armed men operating in three vehicles, while the other two escaped the scene, the criminals took away the priest and some personal belongings of the occupants in the vehicle.
“To this end, the Command has activated its intelligence and operational assets for possible arrest of the assailants and rescue unhurt of the priest.”
He added that further development shall be communicated as it unfolds.
