Tension as Anglican Archbishop goes missing in Anambra

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The location of Most Rev. Prof. Godwin Okpala, the retired archbishop of the Niger Province and the bishop of Nnewi, is a source of contention in Anambra State.

According to ZINGTIE, the Archbishop was last spotted travelling to the State’s Umuchu village on Friday.

Whether the Archbishop and his driver were kidnapped is unknown at the time this article was filed.

Intercessory prayers for the Archbishop were requested in a prayer notice released on Saturday by Rt. Rev. Ndubuisi Obi, the bishop of Nnewi Diocese.

It says,

“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.”

Toochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer for Anambra State Command, claimed not to be aware of the development when contacted.

As you may remember, the number of unknown gunmen operating in Anambra State has been increasing.

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