The Catholic Archdiocese in Overri, IMO has confirmed the release of one of the pastors, Revd Fr. John Ubaechu.
The victim was a parish priest of the Holy Family Catholic Church in the Izombe Oguta Local Government Area of IMO State, kidnapped along Ejemekwuru Road on Sunday, March 23, 2025 for the annual retreat of the pastor.
Pastor Patrick Mbarah was released on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, according to a statement signed by the Secretary of the Watchmen.
The Archdiocese thanked the general public for their prayers, which illustrates the safe return of the pastor.
