By James Agberebi 12 June 2023 | 6:02 pm Gunmen have kidnapped the parish priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Reverend Father Jeremiah Yakubu in Kaduna State. Gunmen have kidnapped the parish priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Reverend Father Jeremiah Yakubu in Kaduna State. The Reverend Father was kidnapped in Karku in Kauru Local Government Area of the state. In a statement by the Chancellor of Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan, Reverend Father Emmanuel Okolo, Father Yakubu was kidnapped from the parish rectory in Kauru at about 11pm on Sunday. While calling for an intense prayer for the quick and safe release of the victim from his abductors, the chancellor also appeals to the parishioners to refrain from taking laws into their hands. He assured parishioners that the church will use all legitimate means to ensure the quick return of the kidnapped Reverend Father. Meanwhile the police authorities in Kaduna are yet to comment on the incident. 1 day ago President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law the student loan bill in fulfillment of a promise he made during his campaign. 1 day ago Barring unforeseen circumstances, the All Progressives Congress (APC) preferred candidate, Dr Tajudeen Abass would coast home to victory with no fewer than 290 votes of members of the House of Representatives. 1 day ago Connected Development (CODE), a renowned pan-African organization dedicated to empowering marginalized communities, has taken a significant step in its pursuit of transparency and accountability. The organization has submitted a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to the Federal Ministry of Aviation regarding the Nigeria Air scandal. In an official letter addressed to the Permanent Secretary of… 1 day ago Gunmen have kidnapped the parish priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Reverend Father Jeremiah Yakubu in Kaduna State. 1 day ago Ahead of the inauguration of the National Assembly, the All Progressives Congress Integrity Group has frowned at those bent of maligning a leading aspirant for the Senate President, Sen Osita Izunaso.
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