Kaduna Priest Freed After Kidnapping Ordeal

Kaduna Priest Freed After Kidnapping Ordeal

Reverend Father Gabriel Ukeh has been released after being kidnapped.

Father Ukeh, the parish priest of Saint Thomas Catholic Church in the Zaman Dabo community of Zango Kataf Local Government Area in Kaduna State, was abducted from the rectory of St. Thomas Parish, Zaman Dabo, on Sunday, June 9th, 2024.

Reverend Father Gabriel Okafor, the Director-General of Communications for the Kafanchan Catholic Diocese, confirmed that Father Ukeh was freed at about 9 pm on Monday, June 10.

He expressed gratitude for the kind and prayerful support of everyone who worked tirelessly to ensure the priest’s swift and safe release.