Gunmen have kidnapped a Catholic Priest of St Ann’s Parish, Sarkin Kudu, Rev. Fr. Thaddeus Tarhembe in Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State.
He was abducted in the early hours of Sunday, October 29, at his parish.
The Communications Director of the Diocese, Rev. Fr John Jerome Laikei, disclosed this in a press statement, calling for prayers for the safe release of the priest.
He said, “I am directed by the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wukari, Most Rev. Mark Nzukwein, to inform the general public of the kidnap of one of our priests, Very Rev. Fr Thaddeus Tarhembe. The sad event occurred in the early hours of Sunday 29th October 2923 in the Rev. Father’s rectory of his parish.
“He is the Parish Priest of St Ann’s Parish, Sarkin Kudu in Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State.
“We solicit for prayers from all people of goodwill for the safety and quick release by his abductors.”
