Police rescue abducted Catholic priest in Benue
DSP Catherine Anene, the State Police Public Relations Officer, while confirming the incident to news men in Makurdi on Wednesday said that no ransom was paid before Echioda was released by his captors.
NAN reports that the Reverend Father who is currently attached to Minor Seminary Otukpo, was rescued on Tuesday night without any injuries According to the DSP, the priest was kidnapped along Igumale-Otukpo Road in Ado Local Government Area, however, efforts are ongoing to capture his abductors and bring them to justice.
NAN further reports that Ado has recorded several cases of kidnappings, thuggery, militias, and armed robbery overtime.
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