Catholic Bishop commends security operatives for rescuing 2 kidnapped priests
Most Rev. Stephen Mamza, Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese, has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) and the local vigilance group for rescuing two kidnaped Reverend Fathers in Adamawa. Mamza made the commendation at a news conference on Monday, in Yola. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the reverend fathers, Abraham Samman […]
Most Rev. Stephen Mamza, Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese, has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) and the local vigilance group for rescuing two kidnaped Reverend Fathers in Adamawa.
Mamza made the commendation at a news conference on Monday, in Yola.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the reverend fathers, Abraham Samman and Matthew Dusami of Yola and Jalingo Catholic Dioceses respectively were kidnapped on Feb. 22.
Mamza said that the mastermind kidnaper, Tahamado Damian, 34, was not a mass server nor a cleric but a member of the church as there was a lot of misinformation with his identity.
“We are grateful for the sacrifices made by the DSS operatives and the local vigilante, who demonstrated exceptional professionalism and unwavering dedication throughout the entire rescue operation.
“I will also like to extend thanks and appreciation to the general public across the world for your prayers and unwavering support during the challenging time,” he said.
Mamza said these played a crucial role in ensuring the successful rescue of the two priests back home safely.
He added that the rescued victims have undergone intensive medical check-up and were in good health condition. (NAN)