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 NAN who reported that the police in Benin arrested one Apostle Ikenna Okafor yesterday sunday for alegedly burying charms in his church premises in Benin.NAN reports that the identity of what the suspect buried was unknown even though residents around the church located along Esigie Street,in Benin alleged it was a live animal.The police took away the suspect to avoid being lynched by angry residents who stormed the church.An eyewitness,Mr Chinedu Nnamdi ,said his father woke him up around 2:00 am on Saturday night to watch what the Pastor was doing.According to him,the pastor buried something infrounnt of the church and later performed a little ritual by walking round the church several times.The police Public Relations Officer of the Edo Police Command,DSP Osifo Abiodun,said the suspect was under investigation.The spokesman explained that the suspect has made useful statements that will assist the police in their investigation..
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