Gunmen kidnap Catholic Bishop in Imo The Catholic bishop was kidnapped in Owerri, the Imo capital. Gunmen have kidnapped the Auxiliary Bishop of Owerri Catholic Archdiocese in Imo State, Moses Chikwe. PREMIUM TIMES learnt that the bishop was kidnapped at the World Bank area of Owerri, the state capital. He was reportedly kidnapped on Sunday night alongside his driver whose name was not stated. The bishop’s car and official regalia were later found near the Assumpta Cathedral in Owerri. A statement released by the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria said the Archbishop of the Diocese, Victor Obinna, confirmed the kidnap.