Unknown Gunmen have kidnapped the Catholic priest in Ekiti state, Rev. Fr. Michael Olubunmi Olofinlade.
This contained in statement signed by the state Director of Social Communications, Rev. Fr Anthony Ijasan and made available to newsmen in Ado Ekiti on Sunday evening.
The statement reads: “Am directed by the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ekiti, Most Rev. Felix Fermi Ajakaye, to communicate to you the unpleasant news of the abduction of Rev. Fr. Michael Olubunmi Olofinlade.
“Rev. Fr Michael Olubunimi Olofinlade, a Priest of the Catholic Diocese of Ekiti, was abducted yesterday, Saturday, 14 January, 2023.
“Fr Olatinlade is the Parish Priest of St George Catholic Church, Omu Ekiti, in Oye Local Government Area in Ekiti State
Fr Olofinlade went for a pastoral assignment outside the parish. His abduction happened while he was on his way back to the Parish at about 6.00 pm.
“The place where Father was abducted was between itaji-Ekiti and Ijelu-Ekiti, in the Oye Local Government Area in Ekiti State, about 4km to his parish headquarters.
“His abductors are yet to make contact with the Bishop or any other person in the Diocese.
“While waiting for the abductors to make contacts with the Diocese, the Bishop solicits your prayers for the quick and safe release of Fr Olofinlade for him to return to his pastoral duty post to continue his service to God and humanity through and in the Church.
“With confidence in God and Christ being our strength, wherever God leads us, we follow with joy. commitment and happiness”. It added.