Matilda Omonaiye/
The Prelate of Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Samuel Chukwuemeka Uche, was today, kidnapped along the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia.
He was kidnapped by gunmen alongside Rt. Rev. Dennis Mark, the Methodist Bishop of Owerri and the Prelate’s Chaplain, Very Rev. Jeremiah Shittu.
NewsmakersNG learnt that the clergymen were kidnapped in the afternoon while they were on their way from a programme in the council area.
The Police Public Relations Officer in Abia, SP Geoffrey Ogbonna, confirmed the incident to our correspondent.
“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,” he said.
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