A Roman Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Aniako Celestine, in charge of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ukana, Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State has been abducted by suspected Fulani herdsmen.
The Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ebere Amaraizu, who confirmed the abduction of the priest, said the command was on their trail.
The development has created serious tension in his country home of Owa community in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State.
It was gathered that the priest was kidnapped Saturday evening while on his way from his home town, Ezeagu.
And that the that the herdsmen had demanded a ransom of N10 million.
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