Suspected Fulani herdsmen recently allegedly abducted one Rev. Fr. Aniako Celestine in charge of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ukana, Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Ebere Amaraizu, the Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer who confirmed the abduction added that the command was on their trail.
Source said the cleric was kidnapped on his way from his home town in Ezeagu, adding that the herdsmen have demanded a ransom of N10 million.
Meanwhile, suspected herdsmen invaded the community in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, killing 12 people. The attack was first suspected to be the work of cultist but investigation revealed that it was carried out by herdsmen following the disappearance of their cows.
This is even as the United Nations representative, Angele Dikongue-Atangana has said that Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State is in total ruin following several attacks from the Fulani herdsmen on the community.
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