By Uche Mbah
Terrorists have eventually released the three Catholic Seminarians who were abducted in Kaduna State after making demands of fifteen million Naira for their release.
It is not clear, however, if their demands were met before they were released.
The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan announced their release Thursday in a letter to the Archbishop of Kaduna Ecclesiastical province, Vicar Foranes.
The letter was signed by Reverend Father Emmanuel Okoro, the Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan.
“With hearts filled with joy, we raise our voices in a symphony of praises as we announce the return of our Three Major Seminarians, who were abducted by armed persons from the Chapel of the Seminary at Christ the King Major Seminary, Fayit Fadan Kagoma in Jema’a Local Government Area, Kaduna State, on Monday 11 October 2021,” he wrote.
“Barely 48 hours after their kidnap, our beloved brothers were released by their abductors.
”We want to thank all those that have offered prayers and entreaties for the quick release of our Seminarians and Others who are still in the dens of their kidnappers.”
“We pray God to hasten the release of those who are still in the hands of their Captors.
“All our Priests are directed to kindly celebrate Mass of THANKSGIVING to God tomorrow, Thursday 14th October 2021, for the quick and safe release of our Seminarians”.
“May Our Lady of Guadalupe intercede for us and all those that are still in captivity”, he concluded.
The bandits had stormed the Seminary, and abducted five Seminarians. Two escaped. The number of the abducted was to be more, but for the intervention of Hunters and Vigilante groups.
