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Kidnapped Catholic Priests Rescued In Edo

by Patrick Ochoga
3 years ago
in News
Kidnapped Catholic Priests Rescued In Edo
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Two Catholic priests, Rev Father Udo Peter of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Uromi and Rev Father Philemon Oboh of St. Joseph Retreat Centre Ugboha, who were kidnapped on Saturday night in Edo State, have been rescued.

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The clerics were rescued in the early hours of yesterday and were brought to the Edo State Government House, where they were received by the acting governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu.

According to the chief press secretary of the acting governor, Musa Ebomhiana, the rescue operation was carried out by a joint security force, noting that the governor was glad to receive the rescued clerics.

He said no ransom was paid, adding that the acting governor commended the security operatives for the swift response.

He said, “I can confirm that the clerics have been released and they were brought to the Government House where they were received by the acting governor who was elated to see them.

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“He commended the security operatives for the rescue operation and urged them to keep up the good job and rid the state of criminals.” The police are yet to react as at the time of filling the report.


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