Army Foils Kidnap Of Catholic Bishop

Troops of the Nigerian Army conducting Exercise Golden Dawn under Sector 3, have foiled an attempted kidnap and robbery of the Catholic Bishop of Orlu, Most Rev. Augustine Ukwuoma at the Orlu Diocesan Catholic Secretariat at Orlu in Imo.

The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.

Nwachukwu said that troops in response to a distress call at about 2:30 am on Sunday, swiftly moved to the scene forcing the assailants to take to their heels.

He said the Bishop, his Secretary and Assistant Secretary were safe and unhurt.

Nwachukwu said the Nigerian army troops would continue to deny freedom of action to members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) and other criminal gangs in the South West.

Besides helping to foil the kidnap of the Catholic bishop, the Nigerian Army spokesman added that the troops had remained resolute in ensuring the coming election in Anambra was safely conducted as well as the yuletide season.

“Members of the public are advised to report suspicious movement of criminals as well as hide outs of the outlawed IPOB/ESN to law enforcement agencies  as the group is only out to intimidate, steal and kidnap law-abiding citizens for ransom,” he said.

The army’s success, however, follows the spate of insecurity in Imo State that has seen several persons killed and properties destroyed.

 GreenWhiteGreen GWG reports that the attack of the so called unknown gun men has put many in state on the edge.

(NAN)

Send Us A Press Statement Advertise With Us Contact Us

 And For More Nigerian News Visit GWG.NG