Gunmen kidnapped Fr Chinedu Nwadike, Deputy Registrar of Spiritan University, Nneochi.
Nwadike, a Catholic priest, was abducted on the Enugu-Okigwe Road on Friday.
The priest was kidnapped alongside Emmanuel Nwafor, a seminarian.
Sources learned on Sunday that their kidnappers had made contact with their relatives and demanded a ransom of N50 million.
“Rev. Fr. Dr. Chinedu Nwadike from Umuezeanoruo Eziama, Nkwerre LGA, Imo State, and a young seminarian, Emmanuel Nwafor, were kidnapped on Friday on their way to Enugu State, Umunnochi axis, along Enugu-Okigwe Road,” a family source said.
“Both are members of the Holy Ghost congregation missionaries, living their lives of sacrifice and selflessness in service to a better society.”
Another source said it was the second time the priest would be attacked by kidnappers.
“In the first attempt, they shot directly at him but he managed to escape. This time, they succeeded and are said to be demanding a ransom of N50m. Curiously, a military checkpoint is around the place,” the source added.
The priest’s younger brother, Chikezie, said the family was praying for the safe return of his younger brother and the seminarian.
The Director, Catholic Communication, Enugu Catholic Diocese, Very Rev. Fr. Benjamin Achi, confirmed the incident.
Although he did not provide details, he simply said, “Yes, father was kidnapped.”