Netizens Call Out Hope Uzodimma As Gunmen Abduct Imo Catholic Priest and Another Victim in Night Kidnapping

Netizens Call Out Hope Uzodimma As Gunmen Abduct Imo Catholic Priest and Another Victim in Night Kidnapping

In a disturbing incident on Thursday night, unidentified gunmen kidnapped Reverend Father Kingsley Eze, commonly known as Father Ichie, the priest in charge of St Michael’s Catholic Church Parish in Umuekebi, Osuoweerre autonomous community in the Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State. Another individual, identified as Uchenna Newman, who drove the priest in a Volvo jeep, was also abducted at Orieama junction around 8 pm.

The gunmen, who arrived on two motorcycles, reportedly robbed shop owners at the junction before seizing the priest and Uchenna Newman. The incident has left the local community in shock and fear.

A parishioner, who preferred to remain anonymous, expressed the community’s distress, saying, “It is true. Our parish priest, Rev’d Fr Kingsley Eze, popularly known as Father Ichie has been kidnapped. This is so unfortunate. We sincerely pray for the safe return of our parish priest and Mr. Uchenna.”

An area resident highlighted the severity of the situation, stating, “Last night, around 8.30 pm, a man and a Rev Father were kidnapped at Orieama Junction. Several shops were robbed and destroyed by the kidnappers who operated on two motorcycles. Seriously, we need help. The worst is that they move around on motorbikes carrying pump-action guns. Please, the government should come to our rescue.”

This incident marks the third kidnapping in the area within a few weeks, raising concerns about the security situation in the region. As of now, there has been no official statement or reaction from the spokesperson for the state police command, Henry Okoye. The community awaits updates and calls for urgent intervention to address the escalating security challenges.

Source: Bushradiogist