By Patrick Idowu
Rev. Fr Ibrahim Amos, the Catholic priest abducted from his residence in Kaduna State, has regained his freedom.
The Parish Priest of St. Gerald Quasi Parish, Kurmin Risga in Kauru Local Government Area, was released late Thursday night and returned unharmed, according to a statement from the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan.
Confirming the development, the Chancellor of the Diocese, Rev. Fr Jacob Shanet, expressed deep gratitude to security agencies and the public for their prayers and support during the ordeal.
“Your kind gestures, love and prayers are a testament to the fact that we are not alone in the struggle to respect and promote the dignity of human life,” Shanet said.
He also offered thanks to God and invoked the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and all angels for others still in captivity, praying for their safe return.
The circumstances surrounding the priest’s release remain unclear, but the Church community has welcomed the news with joy and renewed hope for others held by criminal elements in the region.
