Kidnapped Auxiliary Archbishop Of Owerri, Most Rev. Moses Chikwe Rescued In Imo

The Auxiliary Bishop of Owerri Archdiocese, Mose Chikwe, and
some other kidnapped victims have been rescued without ransom.

Spokesman of the police in Imo, Orlando Ikeokwu, confirmed this
on Friday.

He said the rescue is sequel to a sting operation by men of the
Imo State Police Command.

The Bishop was abducted on Sunday night, along with his driver,
at the World Bank area of Owerri, the Imo State capital.

His kidnap drew condemnation from the Christian Association of
Nigeria, which described it as the height of wickedness.

On Thursday, women under the aegis of the Owerri Archdiocesan
Catholic Women organization also called for the state government
and security operatives to help secure the Bishop’s release.

The Auxiliary Bishop of Owerri Archdiocese, Mose Chikwe, and
some other kidnapped victims have been rescued without ransom.

Spokesman of the police in Imo, Orlando Ikeokwu, confirmed this
on Friday.

He said the rescue is sequel to a sting operation by men of the
Imo State Police Command.

The Bishop was abducted on Sunday night, along with his driver,
at the World Bank area of Owerri, the Imo State capital.

His kidnap drew condemnation from the Christian Association of
Nigeria, which described it as the height of wickedness.

On Thursday, women under the aegis of the Owerri Archdiocesan
Catholic Women organization also called for the state government
and security operatives to help secure the Bishop’s release.