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Catholic World News

Another priest kidnapped in Nigeria

October 18, 2022

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CWN Editor's Note: Father Joseph Igweagu was adbucted last week as he was returning from a funeral to his parish in Abata Nsugbe.

The kidnapping took place in the southeastern state of Anambra, where kidnapping for ransom has become a frequent occurrence. Archdiocese of Onitsha has asked for prayers for the priest’s unconditional release.

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