A
Catholic priest of the Sacred Heart Parish in Obomkpa, Delta State, Reverend
Andrew Anah, has been kidnapped for a second time by gunmen.
National
Daily gathered that the Reverend Anah was kidnapped in 2017 and was
released after alleged payment of undisclosed amount of ransom to the
kidnappers.
It
was further gathered that indigenes of the community complained that the
Obomkpa, Ukwu-Nzu and now Onicha Olona Axis of Aniocha North have been
notorious for high frequency of kidnapping; pointing out that the area is the
same zone the reverend was kidnapped the first time. However, it was indicated
that the circumstances of the fresh kidnap are still hazy.
It was disclosed
that previous victims of kidnapping in the area include the Managing
Director of a construction company, as well as the Chairman of the
Aniocha North Traditional Rulers’ Committee, Obi Sunday Olisenweokwu.
Delta State Police
Public Relations Officer, Andrew Aniamaka, was said to have confirmed
the kidnap incidence on Thursday, acknowledging that this is the second
time the same priest is being kidnapped.
The Police,
however, assured that the Force will do everything to ensure that the
culprits are brought to justice and the victim is rescued.
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