The Catholic Priest, Rev.Fr John Ubaechu who was kidnapped on Sunday March, 23, on his way to Owerri for the priests annual retreat, has regained his freedom from his abductors.
His release, was disclosed to Journalists by the Archdiocesan Secretary, Rev. Fr. Patrick Mbarah, who confirmed his freedom through a press statement.
He informed that, Fr. Mbaechu regained his freedom on March,26 , after spending three days in the hands of his abductors.
Fr. Mbarah used the medium to express appreciation for the prayers and fraternal solidarity shown to the Archdiocese through out the period of the ugly incident, from the Catholic Community and members of the public.
” We thanked God for his infinite mercy and for answering our prayers. We appreciate your fraternal solidarity and prayers.
To God be the Glory” fr.Mbarah stated.
Our correspondent has earlier, reported that Fr. Ubaechu, who is the Parish priest of Holy Family Catholic Church Izombe in Oguta LGA Imo State was kidnapped along Ejemekwuru , a Community in the LGA.
