The priest in charge of St. Monica’s Catholic Church, Pari Parish, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Joseph Shekari, has been released by his abductors after 48 hours in captivity.
Gunmen were said to have invaded the residence of the clergy around 11:30 am on Monday with heavy arms, killing his aide before they whisked him away.
It was also learnt that the gunmen carted away N2 million realised from a thanksgiving service.
The Paramount Chief of the Chawai Chiefdom, Alhaji Mohammed, confirmed his release to The PUNCH on Tuesday.
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However, the monarch expressed happiness over the release of the priest but did not disclose how he was set free.
“We thank God immensely for answering our prayers and facilitating his return to us unhurt,” Mohammed said.
