Gunmen free abducted Catholic priest, three others in Ebonyi

The Catholic priest, Joseph Azubike, abducted on Monday by gunmen in Ebonyi State, South-east Nigeria, has been set free.

He was released on Tuesday alongside three others abducted with him.

PREMIUM TIMES had reported how Mr Azubike, the parish priest of St. Charles Parish, Mgbaleze Isu, in Onicha Local Government Area of the state, was abducted near the church while returning from his pastoral duties.