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BREAKING: Rev Father Osia killed by his kidnappers

Rev. Father Osia who was kinaped by gunmen on Sunday in Edo State has been reportedly murdered.

The cleric was whisked away Ikabigbo community of Etsako West local government of the state on Sunday morning.

His colleague Fr Kelvin Ugwu confirmed the killing in a post on his verified Facebook page on Sunday night.

He wrote, “Sad News: The priest of Auchi diocese, Rev Fr Christopher Osia, that was kidnapped this morning the 26th of June 2022 on his way to mass has been killed”.

Ameh Jazzia-Becky

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