Barely 24 hours after his abduction on Thursday, a Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Ibrahim Amos, has regained his freedom from abductors in Kaduna State.

The Chancellor, Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan, Rev. Fr. Jacob Shanet, confirmed the priest’s release in a statement made available to journalists on Friday.

LEADERSHIP reports that Fr. Ibrahim Amos was abducted on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in his residence at St. Gerald Quasi Parish, Kurmin Risga, Kauru local government area of Kaduna State.

According to the Chancellor, Fr. Amos returned unharmed on Thursday, April 24, 2025. He, however, did not explain the circumstances of his release from captivity.

“With joy and gratitude to God Almighty, we write to announce the release of Rev. Fr. Ibrahim Amos, who was abducted on 24th April 2025 at his residence at St. Gerald Quasi Parish, Kurmin Risga, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.