The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo in Benue state has confirmed the abduction of Rev. Fr. Peter Amodu.
In a verified circular issued by the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo and signed by Rev. Fr Joseph Itodo, the Diocesan Chancellor confirmed the abduction of the priest.
The circular read, “We write to notify you of the kidnap of Rev. Pr. Peter Amodu, a priest of the Holy’ Ghost Congregation who is working in the Catholic Diocese of Orukpo as Parish Priest of Holy Ghost Parish, Eke-Olengbeche.
“The sad incident occurred today, July 6, 2022, at about 5.00 pm along Otukpo – Ugbokolo Road, Benue State, while he was on his way to celebrate the Holy Mass at Okwungaga-Ugbokolo.
“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,
“We commend our brother and all those in the kidnappers’ den to the powerful intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary for their speedy and safe release from the hands of their abductors.
Meanwhile, the director of communication of Otukpo Diocese, John Okpotu, confirmed the circular to Naija News on Thursday and said that the priest was abducted on Wednesday evening.
However, the Benue state Police Public Relations Officer, Catherine Anene denied knowledge about the incident saying, the command was yet to receive the report.
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