A Catholic Priest, Rev. Father Christopher Odia has been killed by his abductors few hours after he was whisked away.
Okay.ng reports that he was kidnapped on Sunday, 26th June, 2022 from the Parish house in a church premises in Ikabigbo community of Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. has been killed by his abductors.
The development was made known by the Director of Social Communications, St. Michael Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Rev. Fr. Peter Egielewa.
“With heavy hearts but with total submission to the will of God, we announce the death of our priest Rev. Fr. Christopher Odia, who was killed by his abductors after being kidnapped this morning 26th June 2022 at about 6.30am in his rectory while coming out to go for Sunday Mass at St. Michael Catholic Church Ikabigbo, Uzairue, Edo State.
“Until his death, Fr Odia was the Administrator of St Michael Catholic Church, Ikabigbo and also the Principal of St. Philip Catholic Secondary School Jattu. He was aged 41. May his soul rest in peace”,
The statement reads.
