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 sources,today wednesday,Justice Peter Lifu of the National Industrial Court Abuja cautioned a lawyer who appeared in court dressed improperly.The lawyer,Mr Bala Ali,a legal officer with the Management Board,University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital,appeared in court not properly robed and casually dressed.He wore only a pair of trousers and a shirt without a tie and without tucking in his shirt.The judge noticed the improper dressing in court when he announced his appearance as legal officer,representing the hospital and also as a witness in an existing suit in court.One Malam Mahmood Sambo,Assistant Director and Head of Finance Department of the hospital,alleging wrongful dismissal over alleged petitions of fraud.Ali,being the hospital's legal officer,had appeared in court to represent the hospital as a defence witness in the suit.The legal officer,while being cautioned by the judge,argued that as a defence witness for the hospital,he did not see it fit to dress formally.He however apologised to the court for dressing improperly to court.Other lawyers also pleaded on his behalf to be allowed to remain in court as a defence witness in the suit.Lifu,thereadter stressed the need for all legal practitioners to dress decently and in accordance to their profession,especially when in court,irrespective of the duty they were assigned to perform.He noted that the court is hallowed chamber and as ministers in the temple of justice lawyers ought to comport themselves in line with their roles.One more photo below. 
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