IzunnaOkafor:
By Izunna Okafor, Awka

Yet-to-be-identified gunmen have kidnapped an Anambra-based priest of the Catholic community, Rev. Fr. Basil Chukwuemeka Gbuzuo.

Rev. Fr. Gbuzuo, a catholic priest of the Onitsha Archdiocese and the Spiritual Director of Mountain of Solution Catholic Adoration Ministry (MOSCAM) was reportedly kidnapped on Wednesday, May 15 2024.

This is coming barely one month after he was listed in a viral PUBLICATION (Top 10 Richest Reverend Fathers in Nigeria: A Comprehensive List by infonaijahub) as one of top ten richest Catholic priests in Nigeria.

According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Chancellor of the Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha, Rev. Fr. Prudentius E. Aroh, the popular Catholic cleric was kidnapped at about 8.am on Wednesday, along the Eke Nkpor—Obosi Bypass.

While noting that Fr. Gbuzuo is a Priest-in-Residence at the Holy Trinity Catholic Parish, Ogidi, the Chancellor also revealed that the abductors have not established any contact with anybody regarding the priest.

“His Grace, Most Rev. Valerian M. Okeke, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Onitsha, invites all Christ's faithful and all men and women of goodwill to earnestly pray for the quick and safe release of the priest as we intensify our efforts to ensure his freedom.

“We commend our brother, Fr. Basil, to the powerful intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Priests, for his speedy release from the hands of his kidnappers,” he said.

Police React, Launch Manhunt

Meanwhile, the operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have launched a manhunt for the abductors of the kidnapped priest ana to secure his safe release.

The Spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, disclosed this in a chat with this reporter, Izunna Okafor, during which he also revealed that the new Commissioner of Police in the State, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, had addressed and allayed the fears of the Catholic priests regarding the incident, assuring of his safe rescue

“The Command is already working with some eyewitnesses to the incident in the ongoing operation

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of “Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam while addressing the Catholic priests allayed their fears and assured them that the Command would do everything to rescue unhurt the priest, and arrest the abductors.

“Further development shall be communicated, please,” SP Ikenga said.

pointblank247:
my main question is this, why are all the ten richest catholic priests Igbo.
why are priests like bp Kuka not among ?

Ala agbakwana onye obuna here . I'm a core Igbo man asking an important question

Angelfrost:
When they tell you people to keep low profiles, y'all think it's mere superstitious killjoy.


As Naija stands now, if you don't have an impenetrable security detail, then keep your wealth and life success HIDDEN!

meditator:
what does he do for a living that he's that rich ?

kingthreat:
Don't blame the blogger.
The kidnappers already knew he was wealthy.
But why are catholic priests wealthy? I don't understand.

Hezmatosky:
I have already carry my Rosary, you'll see what will happen before day break. If not oku nmonso will blaze all of them

Holluwhakemmy:
Kidnapped by his billionaire brothers

kingthreat:
Don't blame the blogger.
The kidnappers already knew he was wealthy.
But why are catholic priests wealthy? I don't understand.

Judolisco:
d issue is dat most of u guys believe anything... Someone jst woke up compiled a list added no data or anything and u already believe it's true....

Ezmans:
yes because he is loved & voted buy lagosians during election

Golan007:


Looking for more money. To become a philanthropist

eweqwatr:

Obi won Lagos State, he should be much more interested in issues in Lagos as well or you disagree?

eweqwatr:

Obi won Lagos State, he should be much more interested in issues in Lagos as well or you disagree?

faceland:


I think Bishops are well paid (equally to European Bishop by the Catholic Church), so if they are enterprising, they can invest in businesses.

I knew a late Bishop that was doing heavy duty charity, including building a bridge.

kingthreat:
Don't blame the blogger.
The kidnappers already knew he was wealthy.
But why are catholic priests wealthy? I don't understand.

kingthreat:
Don't blame the blogger.
The kidnappers already knew he was wealthy.
But why are catholic priests wealthy? I don't understand.

Bubu4Sea:
The police will never arrest the kidnappers

72virginGATEWAY:
Helinues will money from this kind of job sustain you ?

Why not release the innocent man and get a job

tiswell:
e fit be Dem wen run am sef

PortHarcourtcit:
what do you mean? Was it helinues that kidnapped the Rev father? This allegation can put you behind Bars...

Ijaya123:


I never knew Obi is the governor of Lagos State?