Police confirm kidnap of Catholic priest in Benue
The Police Command in Benue State has confirmed the abduction of Rev. Fr. John Otache, Parish Priest of St. Margaret’s Parish, Ajegbe-Awume, in Ohimini Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Aondogu Orchia confirmed the incident on Friday in Makurdi. Orchia said the command had commenced full investigation into the […] Police confirm kidnap of Catholic priest…
The Police Command in Benue State has officially confirmed the abduction of Rev. Fr. John Otache, the Parish Priest of St. Margaret’s Parish in Ajegbe-Awume, Ohimini Local Government Area. DSP Aondogu Orchia, the Police Public Relations Officer, made the announcement on Friday in Makurdi. The police force is conducting a full investigation into the incident and is currently working towards the priest's rescue.
The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo released a statement on the abduction, signed by the Diocesan Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Joseph Itodo. Itodo stated that Fr. Otache was abducted on October 13 while returning home from Otukpo. He encountered the kidnappers along the Otobi Amejo-Ajegbe Road in Ohimini Local Government Area. Itodo expressed deep sorrow over the incident, noting that Bishop Michael Apochi was greatly distressed by the situation.
He appealed to all priests, religious members, the laity and other concerned individuals to pray for Fr. Otache's safe and prompt release. Additionally, Itodo called for prayers for other individuals who are currently held by kidnappers nationwide, expressing optimism for their eventual safe return.
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