The Catholic Diocese of Auchi in Edo State has confirmed the death of Christopher Odia, a reverend father, who was abducted on Sunday by gunmen in the state.
He is said to have been abducted while coming out for Sunday Mass at his rectory, St. Michael Catholic Church, Ikabigbo and killed a few hours after he was abducted. “With heavy hearts but with total submission to the will of God, we announce the death of our priest, Mr Odia, who was killed by his abductors after being kidnapped this morning June 26, 2022, at about 6:30 a.m., in his rectory while coming out to go for Sunday Mass at St. Michael Catholic Church Ikabigbo, Uzairue, Edo State,” Mr Egielewa said.
Mr Borogo, 50, was killed on his farm along Kaduna-Kachia road on Saturday after gunmen attacked the farm, thisThe priest’s death was confirmed in a statement by the chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Kaduna, Christian Emmanuel, who urged the people of the state to pray for the peaceful repose of his soul and for the consolation of the bereaved family.
May the soul of the departed rest eternally, amen.
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