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Nigerian priest kidnapped after Sunday Mass has been released

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Nigerian priest who was kidnapped after offering Sunday Mass March 1 has been freed, his diocese has reported.

 

As we have reported, on Sunday, the 1st March, a Nigerian priest was kidnapped. Today his diocese reported that he was released.

“I have been reliably informed that Fr. David Echioda has been released by his abductors,” Nigeria’s Diocese of Otukpo said in a message to priests March 3.

“Thank you for your prayers and support during this trying time,” the diocese added.

 

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