Nigeria: A Catholic Priest Kidnapped and Police Free Another Just Hours After the Abduction

Abuja — The wave of priest kidnappings in Nigeria continues unabated. Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu, Parish Priest of Holy Family Catholic Church Izombe, was kidnapped on the evening of Sunday, 23 March, 2025.

The sad incident occurred along Ejemekwuru road in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State. He was kidnapped on his way to the Priests’ Annual Retreat.

“We invite all Christ’s Faithful and all men and women of goodwill to earnestly pray for the quick and safe release of our priest,” reads the…