Three abducted Catholic Seminarians regains freedom in Kaduna

The three catholic seminarians in Kaduna, who were kidnapped during an attack at the Christ the King Major Seminary on Monday, have been released.

Bandits had on Monday invaded the Catholic Seminary and abducted the three seminarians, alongside six others who were said to have sustained injuries, but have been treated and discharged.

However, it has been announced by the Chancellor, Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan, Emmanuel Okolo that the seminarians has been released by their abductors after 48 hours.

In the statement from Emmanuel Okolo, he thereby directed the priests to celebrate Mass of Thanksgiving to God for the quick and safe release of their seminarians.

Below is the full statement from the Chancellor:

From: The Curia, Catholic Diocese Of Kafanchan

To: CBCN, Metropolitan Archbishop of Kaduna Province, Vicar Foranes, Priests, Religious, People Of God, All Men and Women Of Goodwill

Subject: Three Seminarians of Christ the King Major Seminary Released

Date: 13/10/2021, Optional Memorials of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and St. Edward

With hearts filled with joy, we raise our voices in a symphony of praises as we announce the return of our Three Major Seminarians, who were abducted by armed persons from the Chapel of the Seminary at Christ the King Major Seminary, Fayit Fadan Kagoma in Jema’a Local Government Area, Kaduna State, on Monday 11 October, 2021. Barely 48 hours after their kidnap, our beloved brothers were released by their abductors.

We want to thank all those that have offered prayers and entreaties for the quick release of our Seminarians and Others who are still in the dens of their kidnappers. We pray God to hasten the release of those who are still in the hands of their Captors.

All our Priests are directed to kindly celebrate Mass of THANKSGIVING to God tomorrow, Thursday 14th October 2021, for the quick and safe release of our Seminarians.

May Our Lady of Guadalupe intercede for us and all those that are still in captivity!

Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Uchechukwu Okolo,

Chancellor, Catholic Diocese Of Kafanchan