Gunmen Kidnap Anglican Priest In Anambra

Unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped an Anglican priest named Ven David Arinze Ajaefobi.

Reports revealed that the priest serving as the Archdeacon of Oyi Central Archdeaconry and Vicar of St James’ Parish in Awkuzu was reportedly kidnapped on Saturday night.

Daily Post quoted a source to have noted that the abduction took place at approximately 9:00 PM on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the entrance of St James’ Parish, located in the Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State.

At the time of this report, there had been no communication from the kidnappers to the priest’s family regarding ransom demands or the motives behind the abduction.

The source further mentioned that the church has initiated prayer sessions for his safe return.

When newsmen contacted the Police Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, stated that the police had not received any reports concerning this incident.

Police Inspector Arrested For Allegedly Killing Popular Enugu Musician

Meanwhile, an Enugu State Police Inspector, attached to the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad, has been detained following the alleged murder of renowned traditional Ogene musician Okezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah.

According to DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the Command’s spokesperson, the incident occurred at approximately 8:10 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2024, at the Tactical Squad’s Headquarters.

Mba was reportedly leaving the premises after a friendly visit when, under unclear circumstances, the officer discharged his weapon, fatally wounding the musician.

Mba was taken to the hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival, and his body has since been moved to the mortuary for autopsy.

The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Kanayo Uzuegbu, has directed a thorough investigation led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police overseeing the State CID to determine the motives and circumstances of the shooting.

The Commissioner expressed condolences to Mba’s family, friends, and fans, calling the incident unacceptable and promising that disciplinary measures will be applied if culpability is confirmed.

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