The Parish Priest of St. Raymond Catholic Church Damba, Gusau, Zamfara State, Mikah Suleiman has regained his freedom from bandits who kidnapped him two weeks in the past.
Suleiman’s launch was introduced in a press release on Sunday, July 7, 2024, by the Director of Communications, Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Pascal Salifu.
The assertion learn, “We’re overjoyed to announce the secure launch of Fr Mikah Suleiman, who was kidnapped on 22/06/2024.
‘We prolong our heartfelt gratitude to God for His safety and to everybody who provided prayers and help throughout this difficult time.
“Our thanks additionally go to the authorities and all concerned in securing Fr Mikah’s launch. He’s at present receiving the mandatory care and help.”
Salifu urged individuals to “proceed to maintain him in your prayers as he begins his restoration.”
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Yazid Abubakar confirmed the priest’s abduction on Saturday, saying, “Sure, the incident occurred early hour of at present, the Reverend Father was kidnapped in his residence. We weren’t knowledgeable when the incident occurred however what I gathered was that the person stays alone not within the church.
“We’ve deployed our tactical squad to go after the abductors with the intention of rescuing the sufferer unharmed.”
Extra so, the performing Chancellor of the Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Nuhu Iliya had urged the Christian devoted to hope for the “fast and secure launch” of the priest.
“We equally commend him to the highly effective intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mom of Monks, for his speedy launch from the arms of his abductors,” Iliya stated.
In early June 2024, bandits abducted the presiding priest of St. Thomas Parish, Zaman Dabo Neighborhood in Zango Kataf Native Authorities Space of Kaduna State, Gabriel Ukeh.
The parish priest was kidnapped on the rectory within the wee hours of Sunday.
The Vicar Basic (Pastoral), Emmanuel Kazah disclosed this on Sunday in a press assertion obtained by PUNCH Metro.