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Police confirm abduction of Catholic priest in Benue

The Benue State Police Command confirmed the abduction of Rev. Fr. John Otache, parish priest of St. Margaret’s Parish in Ajegbe-Awume, Ohimini Local Government Area. The priest was taken on October 13 while returning from Otukpo along the Otobi Amejo-Ajegbe Road; police have started a full investigation and are working to rescue him.

Pidgin: Benue State Police Command don confirm say dem kidnap Rev. Fr. John Otache wey be parish priest of St. Margaret’s Parish for Ajegbe-Awume, Ohimini Local Government Area. Di priest dem carry am for October 13 as e dey return from Otukpo along Otobi Amejo-Ajegbe Road; police don start full investigation and dem dey try rescue am.

How this affects you: Rev. Fr. John Otache is affected by being abducted and held by kidnappers.

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