Jubilation in Imo as kidnapped Catholic Bishop regains freedom

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Jubilation in Imo as kidnapped Catholic Bishop regains freedom

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 January 2, 2021




The Auxiliary Bishop of Owerri Catholic Archdiocese, Most Rev. Chikwe Moses, alongside his driver, who were kidnapped last Sunday, have been freed unhurt.
DAILY POST reports that the prelate and his driver were released from the hands of their abductors on Friday night after series of prayers and fasting embarked upon by the Catholic faithful in the State.


Recall that the traditional rulers of Ikeduru local government area led by the chairman, HRH Eze Marcel Okwadikesinachi Egemonu, a few days ago took to the streets demanding for his (Bishop’s) immediate release.

The monarchs rained several curses on the captors of the prelate and poured libations at the ancestral junction (Amanwaozuzu) in registering their grievances.


Meanwhile, members of the Roman Catholic in the State and Imo people at large are in joyous mood when they received the news.


Chikwe Moses is the Auxiliary Bishop of Owerri Catholic Archdiocese and will soon be confirmed as the substantive Bishop of the province.

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Abducted Auxiliary Bishop of Owerri and his driver regain their freedom







Abducted Auxiliary Bishop of Owerri Achdiocese, Most Rev. Doc. Moses Chikwe, and his driver, Ndubuisi Robert, have regained their freedom.
 
Recall that the Bishop and his driver were abducted on December 27, 2020 while they were driving along World Bank – Umuguma road in Imo state.
 
Confirming their safe release to newsmen, the spokesperson of the state police command, Orlando Ikeokwu, said the clergyman and his driver were released unhurt and without any ransom paid. Ikeowku said this was sequel to a sting operation by the men of the Imo State Police Command.
 
The cleric's driver was however rushed to the hospital after their release so he could receive treatment for a deep cut inflicted on him by their abductors.