Unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped an Anglican priest named Ven David Arinze Ajaefobi.
Reports revealed that the priest serving as the Archdeacon of Oyi Central Archdeaconry and Vicar of St James’ Parish in Awkuzu was reportedly kidnapped on Saturday night.
Daily Post quoted a source to have noted that the abduction took place at approximately 9:00 PM on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the entrance of St James’ Parish, located in the Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State.
At the time of this report, there had been no communication from the kidnappers to the priest’s family regarding ransom demands or the motives behind the abduction.
The source further mentioned that the church has initiated prayer sessions for his safe return.
When newsmen contacted the Police Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, stated that the police had not received any reports concerning this incident.
