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...
Following information of suspected Boko Haram elements crossing point across Maiduguri-Bulsbulin-Damboa road,troops of 81 Battalion and 251 Task Force Battalion,both of 25 Task Force Brigade,staged a deliberate ambush against the terrorists logistics elements on motorcycles and bicycles crossing from Sambisa forest to Alagatno general area around Nyaleri yesterday night.During the operation,the troops killed 2 Boko Haram terrorists,wounded several others and recovered some arms,ammunitions and items.Specifically,they recovered 1 AK-47 Assault rifle,with registration number 27875,1 hand grenade,4 AK-47 magazines loaded with ammunition,assorted food items,sex enhancing drugs,such as Viagra,foot wears and bathroom slippers.Others include 3 motorcycles,5 rechargeable lamps and 5 litres of Kerosene.As well as military uniforms,amongst other things.From all indications,the terrorists attempted to resupply and sell the items to other terrorists hibernating elsewhere after being displaced from parts of Sambisa forest.The troops have continued with the clearance and rescue operations while others are maintaining blocking positions.-Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman,Acting Director Army Public Relations.More photos below. 

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