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Again, gunmen abduct Catholic priest along Enugu road

Gunmen have kidnapped a Catholic priest in Enugu State, Nigeria’s south-east.
The victim, Gerald Ohaeri, was kidnapped on Saturday evening along Ugwogo Nike-Opi Express Road in Nsukka Local Government Area of the state.
The Secretary, Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Province of Nigeria in the South-east, Vitalis Anusionwu, announced this in a statement on Sunday.
Congregation of the Holy Spirit is a religious body of male clerics in the Catholic Church.
Members of the body are often referred to as Holy Ghost fathers.
The kidnap
Mr Anusionwu, also a Catholic priest, said the cleric was kidnapped on his way back from Isienu after a function held in Enugu metropolis.
“We solicit your fervent prayers and supplications to God that he may be released as soon as possible and come back to us safe and sound,” he said.
The police spokesperson in Enugu State, Daniel Ndukwe, did not respond to calls seeking his comment.
Mr Ndukwe, a deputy superintendent of police, was yet to respond to a WhatsApp message as of the time of this report.
Increased kidnap attacks
Like other parts of Enugu, cases of kidnap-for-ransom along the Opi-Nsukka- Ugwogo-Nike Road have increased in recent times.
Civil servants, business owners, politicians and even students have become targets of such attacks in the area.
The latest incident occurred two months after gunmen kidnapped a Nigerian professor, Oguejiofor Ujam along the Opi-Nsukka- Ugwogo-Nike Road.
Mr Ujam later escaped from captivity after security operatives engaged his abductors in a shootout in late October.
The kidnap of the professor occurred hours after gunmen kidnapped an official of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Emeason Chima, along the same road.
He was yet to be freed as of the time of this report.
No group has claimed responsibility for the kidnap of the Catholic priest although a separatist group IPOB has been blamed for the frequent attacks in the region.
IPOB is seeking the secession of the south-east and some parts of south-south from Nigeria
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Hon. Nnamchi Begins Street Lights Deployment In Isi Uzo(Photos)

Honourable Paul Sunday Nnamchi, representing Enugu East/Isi Uzo Federal Constituency in the 10th House of Representatives, has fulfilled his promise to illuminate communities in Isi Uzo Local Government Area.
The lawmaker has just begun the deployment of high-density solar-powered street lights in Ikem Nkwo, marking the beginning of a massive rollout of the street lamps across the communities in Isi Uzo.
This initiative, which started in Enugu East Local Government Area in 2024, aims to support the fight against insecurity in the state which according to him was to add to what Chief Security Officer of Enugu State Barrister Peter Mba had done to secure the state to attracts foreign investments.
The lawmaker expressed concern over banditry attacks, particularly by herdsmen, in some communities within Isi Uzo and Enugu East Local Government Areas in the recent pasts.
He believes that illuminating these areas with high-density street lights would help address the insecurity adding that he was prioritizing border and farming communities in Isi Uzo, where banditry has displaced residents and restricted farming activities.
Communities in Ikem, Eha-Amufu in Isi Uzo which borders Enugu and Benue State and Ugwogo-Nike in Enugu East have been vulnerable to these attacks due to their strategic locations.
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May Day: Kalu Hails Workers, Applauds Their Role in Nation Building

By Gloria Ikibah
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, has extended warm wishes to Nigerian workers as the country marks the 2025 edition of International Workers’ Day.
Kalu praised workers across various sectors for their commitment and resilience, describing them as the engine that keeps the nation moving. He acknowledged their sacrifices and unrelenting drive, especially during tough economic times.
In his message, he highlighted the efforts of the current administration under President Bola Tinubu to improve the welfare of public servants. He referenced the National Assembly’s prompt backing of the new minimum wage as a sign of the government’s seriousness about workers’ wellbeing.
The Deputy Speaker appealed for continued patience and understanding from Nigerians, noting that the ongoing economic reforms, while challenging, are designed to bring long-term relief and prosperity.
Kalu also called for unity, and said the country can only overcome its present difficulties if citizens and leaders work together in good faith.
He therefore urged workers to keep the faith and remain steadfast in their duties, assuring them that brighter days are on the horizon, and wished Nigerian workers a peaceful and fulfilling May Day celebration.
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