Panic In Edo Group As Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest

Gunmen on Sunday morning kidnapped a Catholic priest, Rev. Father Osia in Ikabigbo neighborhood, within the Etsako West Native Authorities Space of Edo State.

The priest was mentioned to have been getting ready for Sunday Mass when gunmen invaded his residence and took him away.

A supply advised The Punch that the abductors shot a younger man who made makes an attempt to search for the Reverend Father, including that the sufferer had been taken to hospital for remedy.

He added that the vigilantes locally have been looking out the realm in addition to combing the bush to make sure they rescue the priest.

“The abductors got here with subtle weapons and took away the Reverend Father whereas he was getting ready for the morning mass. It was unhappy. One of many boys who tried to search for the cleric was shot and he’s at present in hospital,” the supply mentioned.

The normal ruler of the neighborhood, Bramah Alegeh, who confirmed the incident, defined that efforts have been ongoing to make sure the discharge of the Catholic priest.

He additional confirmed that the Military, in collaboration with native vigilantes have been combing the bush to make sure the discharge of the cleric.