Kidnapped Enugu Catholic priest regains freedom… 

The parish priest of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Amofia-Agu Affa, in Udi Local Government Area of the state, Rev Fr Marcellinus Okide, who was kidnapped along Eke-Affa-Egede Road while returning to his parish has regained his freedom.

Fr Okide was kidnapped on Sunday en-route to his parish with other people in his vehicle. It was reported that he was kidnapped while traveling along the Eke-Egede-Affa Road around 5:00 pm.

The Diocesan Communication Director Rev Fr Anthony Aneke, confirmed Fr Okide’s release on Friday morning, but didn’t disclosed whether a ransom was paid or not.

Also a statement Aneke made available which was signed by Diocesan Chancellor/Secretary, Fr Wilfred Chidi Agubuchie, thanked Christians for their prayers during the trial moment.

According to the statement, Fr Okide was released around 8:00 pm on Thursday evening, September 21.