The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan, Kaduna State, has announced that Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Silas, who was kidnapped on Monday has been released by his abductors. This is coming barely 24 hours after his abduction by some armed men.
Suspected gunmen took Silas away from the parish rectory at St. Charles Catholic Church in Zambina, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, in the early hours of Monday.
A statement by the Chancellor of the Diocese, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Okolo, thanked everyone who offered prayers for the quick release of the priest.
“With hearts filled with joy, we raise our voices in a symphony of praises as we announce the return of our brother, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Silas.
“He was abducted by armed persons from the parish rectory at St. Charles Catholic Church, Zambina, in Kauru Local Government Area, in the early hours of Monday, July 4th 2022,” the statement read.