Bandits have released the parish priest of St. Raymond Catholic Church in Zamfara, Mikah Suleiman after two weeks in captivity.
He was kidnapped by the criminal elements who stormed his rectory within the church premises in Damba area of Gusau on June 22, 2024.
While in captivity, the priest was seen in a video begging Nigerians for help.
However, in a statement on Sunday, Pascal Salifu, Director of communications in the catholic diocese of Sokoto, said the clergyman is currently receiving the necessary support.
Salifu expressed appreciation to those who made efforts to ensure his release, adding that “we are overjoyed to announce the safe release of Fr. Mikah Suleiman, who was kidnapped on June 22, 2024”.
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