The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the release of the Pankshin Divisional Police Officer, Nwapi Augustus, four days after he was abducted.
had reported that the kidnapped police officer was shot in his hotel room in Pankshin by gunmen before they took him to an unknown destination.
“The officer has been taken to a hospital for medical examination and treatment and will soon be reunited with his family. Meanwhile, the Catholic Bishop of Ekiti Diocese, Felix Ajakaye, on Sunday, said the abductors of a priest in the diocese, Rev. Fr. Michael Olofinlade, have yet to make any contact.The bishop solicited “prayers for the quick and safe release of Fr Olofinlade and for him to return to his pastoral duty post to continue his service to God and humanity through and in the church.”
The Diocesan Director of Communications, Rev. Fr Anthony Ijasan, in a statement, said, “I am directed by the Bishop, Ajakaye, to communicate to you the unpleasant news of the abduction of Rev. Fr. Olofinlade.
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