Catholic Diocese of Minna announces safe release of two kidnapped priests in Niger

<p>The Catholic Diocese of Minna, Niger State has announced the safe release of two Catholic Priests abducted by gunmen in Gyedna, Tafa local government area of the state on Wednesday, 2 August,2023</p>, <p>Recall that the two abductees were whisked out of their parish residence in the night by the bandits who invaded their community three weeks ago.</p>, <p>They include Rev Fr. Paul Sanogo who hails from Mali and brother Melchior Mahinini from Tanzania.</p>, <p>This is contained in a letter signed by the Reverend Father Ben Nnadi, Vice Chancellor, Minna Diocese.</p>, <p>The letter addressed to all Priests, Religious, and the Lay Faithful of the Catholic Diocese of Minna titled , ” Appreciation To God and All” expressed gratitude to God for answering prayers offered on behalf of the two Priests.</p>, <p>The vice Chancellor on behalf of the Catholic Bishop of Minna, and his Auxiliary thanked the Faithfuls for their prayers and support rendered during the period.</p>, <p>According to him, “on behalf of the Bishop, Most Rev Martins Igwe Uzoukwu and his Auxiliary Most Rev Slyvester Gopep, we wish to appreciate God for answered prayers”</p>, <p>“I just want to officially inform you that Rev Fr Paul Sanogo and brother Melchior Mahinini are in safe hands and are doing well”.</p>, <p>He further called for continued prayers for the safety of all Priests all over the world</p>