The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called for the release of the auxiliary Catholic bishop of Owerri Moses Chikwe from his abductors, saying he held no malice while discharging his duties.
The group made the call in a statement signed by its state chairman Rev. Eches Divine-Eches on Tuesday.
The statement reads: “Imo State chapter of CAN has received with shock the news of the kidnap of the Auxiliary Catholic Bishop of Owerri, Rt. Rev. Moses Chikwe and condemn the act vehemently.
“Rt. Rev. Chikwe since his assumption as the Auxiliary Catholic Bishop of Owerri has discharged his duties quietly and without malice, which leaves one wondering why he is a target of kidnap.
“This is a desecration of the altar of God and we call on the perpetrators to release him immediately, unhurt and without ransom.”
The group appealed to the police commissioner in the state to ensure the perpetrators are caught and prosecuted.
“The Christian Association of Nigeria appeals to everyone to pray for the safe return of Bishop Chikwe,” the statement added.
