From Godwin Agia, Jaling
The kidnapped Taraba Catholic priest, Very Rev Fr Thaddeus Tarhembe has on Monday night regained freedom.
The priest was released on Monday night after spending 44 hours in the kidnapper's den.
This was contained in a statement issued to Journalists in Jalingo by the Wukari Diocese's Communications Director, Rev Fr John Laike on Tuesday.
According to the statement, "We wish to inform the general public that Very Rev Fr Thaddeus Tarhembe, a Priest of the Catholic Diocese of Wukari, who was kidnapped in the early hours of Sunday, 29th October 2023, in his parish residence of St Ann's, Sarkin Kudu, has regained his freedom.
"He was released by his abductors yesterday Monday, 30th October, 2023, in the late hours of the day.
"The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wukari, Most Rev Mark M. Nzukwein, on behalf of the priests, religious, and Laity of the Diocese, thanks and appreciates you all for your prayers and solidarity in this trying moment in the life of our young Diocese." He said.
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