CATHOLIC PRIEST KIDNAP
- A Roman Catholic priest, Rev Father Felix Akpan, has been abducted by hoodlums on his way back from work in Akwa Ibom state - Akpan’s fellow priest discloses that the kidnappers are yet to establish contact with the church on ransom - The police authorities in Akwa Ibom state are on the trail of the kidnappers and have made some arrests
The Punch reports that Rev Father Felix Akpan was abducted by yet-to-be identified gunmen along Abak-Ukanafun Road.
According to reports, Father Akpan is in-charge of St. Michael De Archangel Parish at Ikot Etim in Ukanafun local government area and also teaches at Top Faith International School, Mkpatak in Essien Udim LGA.
A local resident, who witnessed the incident, said the priest was kidnapped by the gunmen when he was returning from the school where he teaches.
“The criminals blocked him on his way back from his school at Mkpatak, Essien Udim Local Government Area along Abak-Ukanafun Road while returning to his Parish in Ikot Etim, Ukanafun LGA.
“They forced him out of his SUV at gunpoint and bundled him into their car and sped off,” the resident said.
Akpan’s fellow priest, who did not want his name in print, disclosed that the kidnappers were yet to establish contact with the church on ransom.
He said the church has resorted to prayers for the priest’s safe release.
The police authorities in the state have also confirmed the incident.
The state police commissioner, Mr Donald Awunah, said a crack team of police detectives have been deployed to ensure that the priest is released unharmed.
The police boss said the priest’s SUV had been recovered at a mechanic garage, adding that some suspects who took custody of the vehicle have been arrested.
The Punch reports that Rev Father Felix Akpan was abducted by yet-to-be identified gunmen along Abak-Ukanafun Road.
According to reports, Father Akpan is in-charge of St. Michael De Archangel Parish at Ikot Etim in Ukanafun local government area and also teaches at Top Faith International School, Mkpatak in Essien Udim LGA.
A local resident, who witnessed the incident, said the priest was kidnapped by the gunmen when he was returning from the school where he teaches.
“The criminals blocked him on his way back from his school at Mkpatak, Essien Udim Local Government Area along Abak-Ukanafun Road while returning to his Parish in Ikot Etim, Ukanafun LGA.
“They forced him out of his SUV at gunpoint and bundled him into their car and sped off,” the resident said.
Akpan’s fellow priest, who did not want his name in print, disclosed that the kidnappers were yet to establish contact with the church on ransom.
He said the church has resorted to prayers for the priest’s safe release.
The police authorities in the state have also confirmed the incident.
The state police commissioner, Mr Donald Awunah, said a crack team of police detectives have been deployed to ensure that the priest is released unharmed.
The police boss said the priest’s SUV had been recovered at a mechanic garage, adding that some suspects who took custody of the vehicle have been arrested.
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