Unknown Gunmen have whisked away another Catholic Priest in Benue State.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected gunmen have abducted Rev. Father Mark Ojotu of the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo in Benue State.
It was gathered that Fr. Ojotu, who is the Chaplain of St. Mary’s Hospital, Okpoga, in Okpokwu Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state, was whisked away on Thursday evening.
EDITOR’S PICKS
-
JUST IN: Again, UK Court Denies Ekweremadu Bail, Cites EFCC’s Letter
-
[JUST IN] Yuletide: Police Ban Open Street Carnivals In Osun
-
BREAKING: Ramaphosa Re-elected As South African President
In a letter on Friday from the diocesan secretariat signed by the Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Joseph Itodo, and addressed to all priests, religious and lay faithful said Ojotu was kidnapped on 22 December 2022 at about 5.00pm along Okpoga-Ojapo Road,
The letter read, “We write to notify you of the kidnap of one of our priests, Rev. Fr. Mark Ojotu.
“He is the Chaplain of St. Mary’s Hospital, Okpoga. The sad incident occurred today, 22 December 2022, at about 5.00pm along Okpoga-Ojapo Road, Okpokwu LGA, Benue State.
“The Local Ordinary, Most Rev. Michael Ekwoyi Apochi, has called on all Christ’s Faithful in the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo and beyond to earnestly pray for his quick and safe release as we intensify efforts to ensure his release.
FURTHER READING
-
[JUST IN] Withdrawal Limits: Again, Emefiele Fails To Honour Reps Invitation
-
BREAKING: Ekiti Assembly Announces Compulsory Medical Check-up For Workers
-
BREAKING: Ohanaeze Calls For Arrest, Repatriation Of Simon Ekpa
“We commend our brother and all those in the kidnappers’ den throughout the country to the powerful intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary for their speedy and safe release from the hands of their abductors,” the letter said.
Click here to watch our video of the week:
Advertise or Publish a Story on EkoHot Blog:
Kindly contact us at [email protected]. Breaking stories should be sent to the above email and substantiated with pictorial evidence.
Citizen journalists will receive a token as data incentive.
Call or Whatsapp: 0803 561 7233, 0703 414 5611
