By Izunna Okafor, Awka
Gunmen have released the student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka who was recently abducted on his way back from school in Anambra State.
The student, who is also a clergyman serving in Nnewi Catholic Diocese was abducted over the weekend en route Nnewi, after attending lectures in the Awka campus of the University.
Confirming his release, the Chancellor of the Diocese, Rev. Fr. Raphael Ezeogu, in s statement issued to newsmen, said the victim, Rev. Fr. Stanislaus Mbamara was released on Sunday night.
He said, “With joy, Nnewi Diocese is announcing that today (Sunday), June 4, 2023, Rev. Fr. Stanislaus Mbamara, kidnapped two days ago has been liberated. We sincerely thank all of you who joined in prayer for God’s intervention. Please, join us in happily acknowledging God’s compassion once again palpably manifested. Glory be to the father and to the son and to the Holy Spirit.”
