A Toyota Highlander belonging to a Priest of the Catholic diocese of Nnewi and Chaplain of St. Camillus de Lellis Chaplaincy, College of Health Sciences, Okofia-Nnewi, Fr. Chetanna Jude Chukwuneke was snatched from his mechanic on Friday 11th February 2022, at Ndimgbu-Otolo Nnewi by gunmen who were identified to be on mask.
The Priest’s mechanic, while driving the vehicle to his mechanic shop for repairs, stated that gunmen blocked him at Ndimgbu at gunpoint and asked him to come down from the vehicle. He however identified the missing vehicle as a Silver coloured SUV with plate number KJA 955 HB.
Fr. Chetanna chukwuneke made the unfortunate announcement on his WhatsApp status on Friday evening (11th February 2022) which came as a shock to many knowns to his parishioners.
The chaplaincy, however, call on the public to report to the nearest police station if the said vehicle is seen anywhere around in and outside of Anambra State.
Meanwhile, they are also calling on all security agencies across the country to intensify the search for the vehicle and ensure that the perpetrators of the dastardly act are brought to book.