Catholic priest abducted in Enugu

Gunmen

Unknown gunmen have reportedly abducted a Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Innocent Mba based in Nsukka diocese in Enugu State.

The priest is said to have been abducted last Friday on returning to his parish in Eha-Amufu, Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of the state.

Communication Director of Nsukka Diocese Rev. Fr. Mathew Eze only confirmed the incident to The Punch on Tuesday.

Police in Enugu were yet to respond to requests for comments.

Enugu has in recent times suffered a high rate of abduction of Catholic clergymen.