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Abducted Benue Catholic priest, Rev Fr Peter Amodu released

Catholic priest, Rev Fr Peter Amodu has been freed from captivity, IDOMA VOICE reports.

IDOMA VOICE reports that the incident occurred on Wednesday night along Otukpo-Ugbokolo Road, when the armed men ambushed and whisked the priest to an unknown destination.
The victim was on his way to Okwungagga -Ugbokolo to celebrate Holy Mass when the incident occurred.
However, Rev. Fr. Joseph Aboyi Itodo, the Diocesan Chancellor has said the cleric has been freed.

The said Fr. Amodu was released unhurt Friday night.

FROM: THE DIOCESAN SECRETARIAT TO: ALL PRIESTS. RELIGIOUS AND LAY FAITHFUL
RELEASE OF REV. FR. PETER AMODU FROM ABDUCTION
It is with a grateful heart that we announce the safe release of our priest. Rev. Fr. Pder Arnodu. CSSp from abduction.

Rev Fr. Peter was kidnapped on 6th of July, 2022 at about 3.00pm along Otukpo Ugbokolo Highway, Benue State, was released unharmed today, 8 July, 2022 at about 8.30pm.
We express our deepest appreciation to God for the safe release of our priest.

We sincerely thank all the priests, religious, lay faith and all people of goodwill who showed strong solidarity and offered prayers for the speedy and safe release of our brother.
May the good Lord reward you without measure.

As we continue to commend the lives of other numerous people who are held captives by criminal gangs in various parts of the country, to the Lord for their safe rescue, we pray that through the efficacious intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Lord will preserve us from all evil and restore sanity to our country Nigeria.

Egwu Emmanuel

Egwu covers tourism and entertainment

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