BEVERLY HILLS, December 29, (THEWILL) – Unknown gunmen have abducted the Auxillary Bishop of Owerri Catholic Archdiocese, Moses Chikwe.
The bishop was abducted alongside his driver at the World Bank area of Owerri, the state capital.
A source said the gunmen abducted the bishop and his driver in his car and whisked them away to an unknown destination.
The source further said that hours later, the vehicle of the abducted cleric was found in front of the archdiocesan headquarters in Owerri.
The Police spokesperson in the state, Orlando Ikeokwu, confirmed the incident.
Ikeokwu said, though no official complaint had been reported at any of the police formations in the state, the Commissioner of Police, Isaac Akinmoyede, had activated the tactical units of the command to rescue the bishop.
He said the CP had ordered the Anti-kidnapping and Quick Intervention Units of the command to ensure the quick release of the victims.
