Gunmen have abducted a Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Peter Yakubu Amodu, in Benue state.
The chancellor diocesan of Otukpo, Rev. Fr. Joseph Idoto, while confirming the attack, in a statement, said that Fr. Amodu was kidnapped around 5 pm on Wednesday, July 6, along Otukpo-Ugbokolo road, while on his way to celebrate Holy Mass at Okwungagga -Ugbokolo in Benue state.
Fr. Amodu is the parish priest of the Holy Ghost parish in Ekeh – Olengbeche region of the state, according to The Nation.
Fr. Idoto said, “We write to notify you of the kidnap of Rev. Fr. Peter Amodu, a priest of the Holy Ghost congregation, who is working in the Catholic diocese of Otukpo as parish priest of Holy Ghost parish, Eke-Olengbeche.
“The sad incident occurred on Wednesday, July 6, at about 5:00 pm along Otukpo-Ugbokolo road, Benue state, while he was on his way to celebrate the Holy Mass at Okwungaga-Ughbokolo.
“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,” he added.
Meanwhile, the state police command is yet to verify the abduction of the Catholic priest as of the time of filing this report.