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The Owerri Archdiocesan Catholic Secretariat has confirmed the release of Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu, the abducted Parish Priest of the Holy Family Catholic Church, Izombe in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State.
A release by Rev. Fr. Patrick Mbara, the Archdiocesan Chancellor/Secretary on Thursday, informed that Ubaechu was released on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
Recall that the clergyman was kidnapped in the evening of Sunday March 23 at Ejemekuru on his way to Owerri for the annual retreat of priests of the Owerri Archdiocese.
The statement reads in part: “I am directed to inform you that our priest, Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu who was kidnapped on Sunday March 23, 2025 has been released.
“He regained his freedom from his abductors today March 26, 2025.
“We thank God for his infinite mercy and for answering our prayers. We appreciate your fraternal solidarity and prayers. To God be the glory.”
Southeastposts gathered that the same axis where Fr. Ubaechu was kidnapped on Sunday was exactly where Fr. Mathias Opara was kidnapped in May 26, 2023 after attending the burial of the late father of a brother priest in Izombe.
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