The Imo State Police Command has begun investigations to secure the release of a Catholic Priest, Rev Fr John Ubaechu, kidnapped by unknown persons on Sunday evening.

Further, the police announced a manhunt for the masterminds behind the kidnap of the priest along Ejemekwuru Road in the Oguta Local Government Area of the state.

The spokesperson for the Imo State Police Command, Henry Okoye, confirmed the kidnap incident in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday, saying an investigation had commenced.

According to him, the police command had initiated an investigation for the abductors of the priest, saying an intelligence-driven operation had commenced.

The statement read, “The Imo State Police Command has launched a comprehensive investigation to identify and apprehend those responsible for the abduction of Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu along Ejemekuru Road in Oguta Local Government Area on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

“An intelligence-driven operation is also underway to facilitate the possible rescue of the Catholic priest.

“The command urges the public to assist in the investigation by providing any relevant information. Such information can be reported to the nearest police station or communicated via the emergency lines at 0803 477 3600 or 0815 802 4755.”



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