A catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Mark Ojotu was kidnapped on Thursday in Benue State.
A statement signed by the Chancellor of the Diocesan secretariat, Rev. Fr. Joseph Aboyi, said Ojotu was abducted at about 5pm along Okpoga-Ojapo Road in Okpokwu Local Government Area of the State.
The statement 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.
“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.
When contacted, the State Command Public Relations Officer, Catherine Anene, confirmed the incident, adding that policemen were on the trail of the kidnappers.
