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Gunmen have kidnapped two Catholic priests in the Lere local government area of Kaduna State.

According to information gathered by Naija News, the priests, identified as John Cheitnum and Donatus Cleopas were kidnapped around 5.45 pm on Friday.

A statement by the chancellor of the Kafanchan Catholic Diocese, Emmanuel Okolo confirmed the abduction, adding that the two priests were kidnapped shortly after they arrived at the parısh rectory of Christ the King Catholic Church in Yadin Garu, Lere LGA.

“It is with great pain that we announce to you the kidnapping of two of our Priests; Rev. Frs. John Mark Cheitnum and Donatus Cleopas,” the statement reads.

“The sad event of their abduction occurred around 5.45pm of July 15, 2022, shortly after the two priests who were on their way to a function at a different parish (Gure), arrived at the parısh rectory of Christ the King Catholic Church, Yadin Garu, in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

“As we solicit an intense prayer for their quick and safe release, we equally wish to call on all and sundry to refrain from taking the laws into their hands.”

Okolo vowed that every legitimate means will be used to secure the release of the abducted priests and solicited prayers for their quick and safe return.

“We will use every legitimate means to ensure their quick and safe release.

“May Jesus crucified on the Cross, listen to our prayers and hasten the unconditional release of His Priests and all other kidnapped persons,” he added.

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