The Parish Priest of Holy Ghost Parish, Eke-Olengbeche, Otukpo, Benue State, Rev. Fr. Peter Amodu, has been kidnapped.
The priest was abducted on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at about 5:00 pm along Otukpo/Ugbokolo highway.
He was reportedly going to Okwungaga-Ugbokolo to celebrate Mass when he was taken away.
The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo, in a circular signed by the Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Joseph Itodo, confirmed the incident.
“We write to notify you of the kidnap of Rev. Fr. Peter Amodu, a priest of the Holy Ghost Congregation working in the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo as Parish Priest of Holy Ghost Parish, Eke-Olengbeche,” the circular reads.
The Local Ordinary, Most Rev. Michael Apochi, has called on all Christ’s faithful in the diocese and beyond to earnestly pray for his quick and safe 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.
Verifying the circular, Otukpo Diocese Director of Communication, John Okpotu, said the priest was abducted on Wednesday.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Catherine Anene, a Superintendent of Police (SP), said she had yet to receive the report.
