The Benue State Police Command has stated safety operatives had been deployed to rescue the kidnapped Catholic priest of St Margaret’s Parish, Ajegbe-Awume, in Ohimini native authorities space of the state, Rev. Fr John Inalegwu Otache.
Speaking with LEADERSHIP Weekend on phone yesterday, the command’s spokesman, DSP Orchia Peter Aondongu, stated, “Yes, the incident happened on Tuesday and our men have been mobilised for rescue operations.”
In an announcement, the Chancellor Catholic Diocese of Otukpo, Rev. Fr. Joseph Aboyi Itodo, stated the priest was ambushed and brought away by gunmen on Tuesday alongside the Otobi Amejo-Ajegbe highway in Ohimini LGA whereas coming back from Otukpo.
“The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo, Most Rev. Michael Ekwoyi Apochi, is deeply pained by this unhappy improvement and has earnestly requested all Christ’s devoted within the diocese and all individuals of goodwill to hope for the short and secure launch of Fr John as we intensify efforts to make sure his launch.
“United in one heart and mind, we commend our brother, Fr John and all those in the kidnappers’ den throughout the country to the efficacious intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary for their speedy and safe release from the hands of their abductors,” the assertion added.
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