Forty-eight hours after his abduction, the Catholic priest of St. Monica’s Catholic Church in Kaduna State, Rev Fr Joseph Shekari, has regained his freedom.

His abductors allegedly invaded the residence of the priest around 11:30 am on Monday with heavy arms, killing his aide before they took him away.

The PUNCH also reported that the kidnappers carted away N2 million realised from the day’s thanksgiving Mass.

The Paramount Chief of the Chawai Chiefdom, Alhaji Mohammed, confirmed his release on Tuesday.

However, the monarch expressed happiness over the release of the priest but did not disclose how he was set free.

“We thank God immensely for answering our prayers and facilitating his return to us unhurt,” Mohammed said.