Gunmen suuspectedto be kidnappers have abducted two Catholic priests in the Lere Locsl Government Area of Kaduna state.

The Catholic Priests, identified as John Cheitnum and Donatus Cleopas  were abducted on Friday at Gure parish, Lere LGA.

The  incident was confirmed in a statement issued on Friday night by Emmanuel Okolo, chancellor of the Kafanchan Catholic diocese.

According to the statement, the priests were kidnapped shortly after they arrived the parısh rectory of Christ the King Catholic Church in Yadin Garu, Lere LGA.

“We will use every legitimate means to ensure their quick and safe release.

“May Jesus crucified on the Cross, listen to our prayers and hasten the unconditional release of His Priests and all other kidnapped persons”, he said.

The development comes days after Emmanuel Silas, a Catholic priest, was abducted in Kauru LGA of Kaduna state.