Nigerian catholic priest regains fdeedom after 51 days in captivity

Fr. Alphonsus Daniel Afina, who was abducted while returning to the Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri on June 1, has been released after spending 51 days in captivity.

In a statement issued Tuesday, July 22, the Auxiliary Bishop of Maiduguri, Bishop John Bakeni says the assistant Coordinator of the Diocesan Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) was released alongside 10 others on Monday, July 21.

“Fr. Afina is in good spirit and emotionally stable. However, he needs immediate medical examination and rest,” Bishop Bakeni says.

He adds, “I request that we respect his privacy and that of his family during this period. Let us desist from granting interviews or saying things that are not true and unverifiable.”

The Catholic Church leader also commends the efforts of the Nigerian Military, the Department of State Services (DSS), and other security agencies who played significant roles in securing the release of the Priest and others.

“We thank all of you for your prayers and solidarity during this trying moment,” the Nigerian Catholic Bishop says.

He implores, “May Our Blessed Mother, who always intercedes for us, continue to cover us with her maternal love and protection.”


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