Rev. father Emmanuel Silas of the Saint Charles Catholic Church, Zambina in Kauru Local Government area of Kaduna State has been kidnapped.
Rev. Fr. Silas was kidnapped from the parish rectory within the early hours of Monday.
The Chancellor of Kafanchan Catholic Diocese , Rev. Father Emmanuel Okolo, confirmed the incident.
He said they were able to know about the incident when the priest did not show up for the early morning mass on Monday.
The Chancellor however, solicit prayers for the immediate and safe release of the priest.
He added that the Catholic Community will use all available legal means to ensure his release.
The police are yet to comment on the development.
The incident comes less than two weeks after the priest in charge of the Kaduna Polytechnic Catholic community, Reverend Father Vitus Borogo was killed on his farm at Kujama in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
