There is uneasy calm in Anambra state as the whereabouts of Godwin Okpala, a retired archbishop of the Niger is unknownReports disclosed that the Archbishop was last seen on Friday when he embarked on a journey to Umuchu, a community in the stateThe incumbent Bishop of the Diocese, Ndubuisi Obi, confirmed the development and shared further details
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Awka, Anambra state – Reports making the rounds on Saturday, December 7, disclosed that an Anglican Bishop had been declared missing in Anambra state.
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Bishop missing after journey to Umuchu, Anambra
The missing cleric, identified simply as Godwin Okpala, is a retired archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of Nnewi.
The leadership of the Anglican Diocese of Nnewi announced on Saturday that Mr Okpala, a professor, had gone missing since Friday, December 6.
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Premium Times reported that the incumbent Bishop of the Diocese, Ndubuisi Obi, confirmed that the missing cleric embarked on a journey to Umuchu alongside his driver, but they were yet to reach their destination 24 hours after.
“Since then, there has been no communication, and neither he, his driver, nor the vehicle have been located,” he said.
“We earnestly plead for your fervent prayers for their safety and swift return,” the bishop appealed.
Bishop missing: ‘Authorities now contacted’
Interestingly, the Anambra state police command is yet to release an official statement on the development but Mr Obi added that the leadership of the church has contacted “relevant authorities” over the situation and expressed hope that God would intervene in the matter.
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Meanwhile, Henzodaily.ng reported that Peter Obi raised an alarm over rising insecurity in Nigeria while reacting to recent terrorist attacks.
On Thursday, Obi warned that the rising insecurity, coupled with economic challenges, is putting Nigeria at risk, urging the government led by President Tinubu to act before the country is irreparably damaged.
Following the kidnapping of three employees from Innoson’s showroom in Anambra and the killing of 30 residents in Benue state, Obi called for enhanced security measures and immediate rescue efforts.
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