The Kaduna Catholic Priest of Kafanchan Diocese, Reverend Father Joseph Shekari, who was kidnapped on Sunday, has been released by his abductors.

Shekari was released around 10:30 p.m. on Monday.

The Chancellor, Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan, Reverend Father Emmanuel Uchechukwu Okolo, disclosed this yesterday in a statement made available to journalists in Kaduna.

It would be recalled that Shekari’s cook was killed when the kidnappers struck.

Okolo said: “With hearts filled with joy, we raise our voices in a symphony of praises as we announce the return of our brother, Joseph Shekari, who was abducted by armed persons from the Rectory at St. Monica’s Catholic Church.”

He added: “As we pray for the repose of the soul of his cook who was killed during the attack, we want to thank all those who have offered prayers and entreaties for the quick release of our Priest and others who are still in the den of their kidnappers.”
MEANWHILE, the Catholic Diocese did not mention whether ransom was paid or not for the release of the priest.