Gunmen have kidnapped popular Christian musician and composer, Jude Nnam, known as “Ancestor,” in Anambra State.
Reports say Jude Nnam, who is the National Music Director for the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and a member of the National Liturgical Commission of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), was abducted on Thursday evening around 6 p.m. in Umunnachi, Idemili North Local Government Area.
Nnam had traveled to Anambra for a church event when the incident happened.
Rev. Fr. Augustine Mario announced the news on social media on Friday, asking for prayers. He wrote:
“Please kindly keep Sir Dr. Jude Nnam (Ancestor) in your prayers.
“He was allegedly kidnapped yesterday evening around 6 p.m. in Umunnachi, Anambra State.
“Sir Jude Nnam is the CAN National Music Director and Member of the National Liturgical Commission, CSN, etc. May God grant him safety and quick release from his abductors. Amen.”
Another Catholic priest expressed shock and sadness, saying:
“If this is true, then it is a huge shame. I’m simply tired of this unfortunate space called Nigeria. Why this type of pain and frustration now? Anyway, I just hope this isn’t true. Jude Nnam Ancestor! It is well.”
Jude Nnam recently celebrated his 50th birthday and performed at the “Unusual Praise 2024” event at the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity in Onitsha last week.
Prayers and calls for his safe release continue to pour in from across the country.
