The abducted Kaduna Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Jeremiah Yakubu, has been liberated from captivity, according to the Chancellor of the Kafanchan Diocese, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel U. Okolo.
In a statement, Father Okolo said that “with hearts filled with joy, we raise our voices in symphony of praises as we announce the return of our brother, Rev. Fr. Jeremiah Yakubu, who was abducted by armed persons from the Rectory at Holy Trinity Parish, Karku, in Kauru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, at the late hours of Sunday, June 11, 2023.”
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Fr. Jerry was released on Monday night, June 12, 2023, according to him. He also thanked everyone who had prayed for and pleaded for the swift release of their Priest and other hostages who were being held captive.
He stated that all their Priests were directed to kindly celebrate Mass of Thanksgiving to God on 13 June, 2023 for the quick release of Fr. Jerry Yakubu.
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