The Police Command in Benue State has confirmed the kidnapping 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 mentioned the command had commenced full investigation into the incident and efforts have been ongoing to rescue the priest.
Meanwhile, the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo, in an announcement signed by the Diocesan Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Joseph Itodo, mentioned the priest was kidnapped on October 13.
According to Itodo, Otache was returning house from Otukpo when he encountered the abductors alongside the Otobi Amejo-Ajegbe Road in Ohimini Local Government Area.
He expressed disappointment over the incident, saying the Bishop of Otukpo, Most Rev. Michael Apochi, was deeply pained by the event.
He referred to as on monks, spiritual members, the laity and different well-meaning people to wish for the priest’s protected and speedy launch.
He additionally urged prayers for different individuals held by kidnappers throughout the nation, expressing hope for his or her protected return.
