Ven. David Arinze Ajaefobi, an Archdeacon of Oyi Central Archdeaconry and Vicar of St. James’ Parish in Awkuzu, Anambra State, has been kidnapped by suspected gunmen. The abduction occurred around 9:30 PM on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the church gate.
As of now, the kidnappers have not made contact. Tochukwu Ikenga, the police spokesperson, noted that the command had not received a report on the incident, although a senior officer confirmed it to journalists on Sunday. Rev. Ajaefobi was inducted as vicar of St. James Parish on April 10, 2022, according to a post on the Diocese on the Niger’s official Facebook page.
