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Fr. Michael Olubunmi Olofinlade

Fr. Michael Olubunmi Olofinlade, kidnapped in Nigeria's Ekiti Diocese on 14 January 2023. Credit: Ekiti Diocese

Catholic Diocese of Ekiti in Nigeria Appealing for Prayers for Kidnapped Priest

Jan 15, 2023

The Catholic Diocese of Ekiti in Nigeria is calling on the people of God to pray for the safe release of Fr. Michael Olubunmi Olofinlade who was kidnapped on Saturday, January 14.

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