A CATHOLIC PRIEST, REV. FR. SAMUEL OPEYEMI OYETORO, HAS BEEN REPORTEDLY KILLED BY UNKNOWN ASSAILANTS IN AJAOKUTA, KOGI STATE. (PHOTO).
Catholic priest reportedly klled in Kogi A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Samuel Opeyemi Oyetoro, has been reportedly killed by unknown assailants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State. According to reports, the priest was stabbed multiple times along Ajaokuta road on Wednesday, 29th July 2026. His body was found dumped at the roadside. Rev. Fr. Oyetoro was born in Egbe, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State and a native of Ayetoro in Ijumu Local Government Area. Until his death, he served as a priest at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Egbe. The full circumstances surrounding the incident are still unclear, and authorities are yet to issue a comprehensive official statement. The Catholic Diocese of Lokoja confirmed the d3ath of the priest in a statement and requested all religious and Laity to pray for the peaceful repose of his soul.” “We kindly request all priests, religious and Laity to pray for the peaceful repose of his soul during their Holy Masses and personal pra...
According to eye witnesses,10 people were killed in the Central African Republic {CAR} town of Banbari,in an incident that began when a mainly Christian militia group,beheaded a Muslim youth leading to reprisals from Muslims.Captain Ahmat Nejad,spokesman for the mainly Muslim Seleka faction,said today Sunday in Bambari that two young Muslims leaving the city on thursday,were detained by anti-Balakas who beheaded one and wounded another.He said this triggered the anger of young Muslims who have carried out reprisals against Christians.Father Felicien Endjimoyo,of the Diocese of Bambari,said more than 16 people were killed,but it was not certain that the perpetrators of the initial attack were anti-Balaka militia,since the town is controlled by Muslims.There was no immediate comment from the government or U.N peacekeepers.One more photo below. 
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