Most Rev. Stephen Mamza, the Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese, has commended the Department of State Services and local vigilance group for rescuing two kidnapped Reverend Fathers in Adamawa State.
The Catholic Bishop made the commendation at a news conference he addressed on Monday, in Yola, the Adamawa State capital.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the reverend fathers: Abraham Samman and Matthew Dusami of Yola and Jalingo Catholic Dioceses respectively, were kidnapped on February 22.
Mamza said that the alleged mastermind of the kidnap, Tahamado Damian, 34, was not a mass server nor a cleric, but a member of the church as there was a lot of misinformation with his identity.
He said: “We are grateful for the sacrifices made by the DSS operatives and the local vigilante, who demonstrated exceptional professionalism and unwavering dedication throughout the entire rescue operation.
“I would also like to extend thanks and appreciation to the general public across the world for your prayers and unwavering support during this challenging time.”
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The Bishop said these played a crucial role in ensuring the successful rescue of the two priests back home safely.
Mamza added that the rescued victims have undergone intensive medical check-up and were in good health.
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