Gunmen abduct Catholic priest in Benue

A Catholic Priest under the Otukpo Diocese in Benue State, Reverend Father Anthony Adikwu, has been abducted by suspected kidnappers.

Adikwu is the parish priest in charge of St. Margaret’s Parish, Ajegbe Awume, in Ohimini Local Government Area of the state.

A witness identified as Oche told newsmen in Makurdi that some gunmen invaded the Awume community around 10pm on Thursday and went straight to the church premises where they whisked the priest away.

The Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Benue Command, SP Catherine Anene, confirmed the incident to the newsmen in Makurdi.

“The information got to us this morning, (Friday) and we are working on it,” Anene said.

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