Peace Oladapo 
Rev. Father Gabriel Ukeh, presiding priest of St. Thomas Parish in Zaman Dabo Community, has been kidnapped by bandits in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The parish priest was allegedly kidnapped from the rectory early Sunday morning.
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Kazah, Vicar General (Pastoral), revealed this in a press statement made available to Sunday Telegraph later on Sunday.
Kazah said, “While we solicit for fervent prayers for his urgent and safe release, we equally condemn this act of incessant kidnappings for ransom of innocent and defenceless citizens of our communities, and we call upon the government to horn its security intelligence as we approach the celebration of Sallah.
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“As we work with security operatives for his quick release, we wish to call on all to stay away from taking the laws into their hands. We will use every legitimate means to ensure that Fr. comes back to us safe and sound.
“Through the intercessions of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of Priests and Religious, may Jesus the crucified hearken to our prayers and hasten the unconditional release of His Priest and every other abducted person.”
However, the Kaduna State Police command is yet to confirm the development as at the time of filling this report.
