In Benue South Senatorial District, suspected bandits kidnapped Rev. Fr. Peter Amodu, a Catholic priest.
The incident occurred on Wednesday night along Otukpo – Ugbokolo Road, when armed men ambushed and abducted the priest to an unknown location.
The victim was on his way to Okwungagga-Ugbokolo to celebrate Holy Mass when the incident occurred, according to the Chancellor Diocesan of Otukpo, Rev. Fr. Joseph Itodo, who confirmed the development in a statement.
The statement requested prayers from all Christian faithful to facilitate the victim’s release, emphasising that efforts are being stepped up to ensure that the priest is rescued unharmed.
“The Local Ordinary, Most Rev. Michael Ekwoyi Apochi, has called on all Christ’s Faithful in the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo and beyond to earnestly pray for his quick and safe release as we intensify efforts to ensure his release,” the statement reads in part.
“We pray for the quick and safe release of our brother and all those in the kidnappers’ den through the powerful intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.”
Several Catholic priests have been kidnapped across the country in the last two months, according to reports. Some were murdered by their kidnappers, while others have gained their freedom.
