The parish priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Karku in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Reverend Father Jeremiah Yakubu has been reportedly kidnapped.
It was gathered that he was kidnapped by gunmen at about 11 pm on Sunday from the parish rectory in the Kauru local government area of the state.
Channels Television confirms that the Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan, Reverend Father Emmanuel Okolo, has confirmed the incident.
According to him in a statement, prayers should be intensified for the quick and safe release of Father Yakubu from his abductors.
He also called for calm, while admonishing parishioners that the church will use all legitimate means to ensure the quick return of the kidnapped Reverend Father, hence they should refrain from taking laws into their hands.