Shock In Igboland As The Head Of Methodist Church, In Nigeria, Prelate Uche, Is Kidnapped

By Adesina Soyooye

It goes down as the most high profile kidnap case in Nigeria. In an unprecedented incident, the Prelate of the Methodist Church in Nigeria, His Eminence, Samuel Uche Kanu, has been kidnapped.

The Prelate was kidnapped in Abia State, on Sunday, along with his Chaplain, and the Bishop of Owerri Diocese, His Lordship, the Rt. Rev. Dennis Mark.

The incident took place along Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia.

They had gone to a Church program and were on their way back, Sunday afternoon, when the gunmen swooped on them.

The Abia State Police Command, has confirmed the embarrassing incident through the Public Relation Officer, SP Geoffrey Ogbonna.

He said: “It’s quite unfortunate. Efforts are on top gear toward his rescue as well as other priests with him.

“We solicit credible information from the public toward their rescue, please.”

Christendom in Nigeria is in shock.