- A source privy to the matter stated that he was abducted at about 9:00 PM in Oyi Local Government Area of the State
One Ven David Arinze Ajaefobi, an Anglican priest, has been kidnapped by gunmen in Anambra State.
Ajaefobi is said to be the Archdeacon of Oyi Central Archdeaconry and Vicar of St James’ Parish, Awkuzu.
The he cleric was allegedly kidnapped by unidentified individuals on Saturday night.
A source privy to the matter stated that he was abducted at about 9:00 PM in Oyi Local Government Area of the State.
The source said, “The abduction occurred around 9:00 PM on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the entrance gate of St James’ Parish, Awkuzu, in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State.”
As of the time of filing this report, the abductors have not reached out to the priest’s relatives for ransom or reason for his abduction.
The source said the church has announced prayer sessions for his safe release.
When reached for confirmation, the Police Public Relations Officer of Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the police had not received any report of such an incident.