There is tension in Anambra State over the whereabouts of
Most Rev. Prof. Godwin Okpala (Retired Archbishop of the Niger Province and
Bishop of Nnewi).
It was learnt that the Archbishop was last seen on Friday
when he embarked on a journey to Umuchu, a community in the State.
As of the time of filing this report, it is unclear if the
Archbishop and his driver were abducted.
A prayer alert issued by the Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, Rt.
Rev. Ndubuisi Obi on Saturday, urged intercessory prayers for the Archbishop.
It reads,
“PRAYER ALERT from BISHOP Ndubuisi Obi of Nnewi Diocese.
Dearly Beloved people of God,
With a deeply burdened heart, we write to inform you of the
distressing news that our revered Father in God, the Most Rev. Prof. Godwin
Okpala (Retired Archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of Nnewi), has been
missing since yesterday morning.
He embarked on a journey to Umuchu accompanied by his driver
but, unfortunately, never arrived at his destination. Since then, there has
been no communication, and neither he, his driver, nor the vehicle have been
located.
We earnestly plead for your fervent prayers for their safety
and swift return. The relevant authorities have been contacted, and we are
hopeful and trusting in God’s divine intervention for a positive resolution.
Please, join us in prayer of intercession, trusting in the
Lord, whose watchful eyes never slumber, to bring our beloved Father in God,
and his driver back to us safely.
Thank you for standing with us in this moment of distress.
+Ndubuisi Nnewi.”
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra
State Command, Toochukwu Ikenga said he was unaware of the development.
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