Reverend Father Gabriel Ukeh, the kidnapped parish priest of Saint Thomas Catholic Church in Zaman Dabo, Zango Kataf Local Government Area, Kaduna State, has been released.
On Sunday, June 9, 2024, the priest was taken from the Rectory of St Thomas Parish, Zaman Dabo, Zango Kataf, where he serves as a shepherd.
However, the Director-General of Communications, Kafanchan Catholic Diocese, Reverend Father Gabriel Okafor confirmed that the kidnapped priest was released at about 9 pm on Monday.
But he acknowledged and appreciated the kind and prayerful support of all and sundry who worked round the clock to ensure the speedy and safe release of the abducted priest.