Police confirm kidnap of Catholic priest in Benue

The Police Command successful Benue State has confirmed the abduction of Rev. Fr. John Otache, Parish Priest of St. Margaret’s Parish, Ajegbe-Awume, successful Ohimini Local Government Area of the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Aondogu Orchia confirmed the incidental connected Friday successful Makurdi.

Orchia said the bid had commenced afloat probe into the incidental and efforts were ongoing to rescue the priest.

Meanwhile, the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo, successful a connection signed by the Diocesan Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Joseph Itodo, said the clergyman was abducted connected October 13.

According to Itodo, Otache was returning location from Otukpo erstwhile helium encountered the abductors on the Otobi Amejo-Ajegbe Road successful Ohimini Local Government Area.

He expressed sadness implicit the incident, saying the Bishop of Otukpo, Most Rev. Michael Apochi, was profoundly pained by the development.

He called connected priests, spiritual members, the laity and different well-meaning individuals to commune for the priest’s harmless and speedy release.

He besides urged prayers for different persons held by kidnappers crossed the coun...