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Fr. Jeremiah Yakubu, freed on Monday, June 12 after 24hours in captivity. Credit: Diocese of Kafanchan

Nigerian Catholic Priest Abducted on Corpus Christi Sunday Regains Freedom

Jun 13, 2023

Fr. Jeremiah Yakubu, who was kidnapped from his Parish residence in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan on Corpus Christi Sunday has regained his freedom, the Diocese has announced.

Fr. Jeremiah Yakubu, kidnapped on Sunday, June 11. Credit: Diocese of Kafanchan

Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan Appeals for "intense prayers" for Abducted Priest

Jun 12, 2023

The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Nigeria is calling on the people of God to offer "intense prayers" for the safe and quick release of Fr. Jeremiah Yakubu who was kidnapped on Sunday, June 11.

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