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...
Troops of 21 Brigade and Civilian JTF today conducted a fighting patrol to Zangebe,Maiwa,Algaiti and Msinari villages in which they killed 6 Boko Haram terrorists and wounded several others.The troops also liberated over 5,000 persons held hostages by Boko Haram terrorists and recovered 5 motorcycles and similar number of bicycles.Similarly,troops of 7 Division Garrison Rapid Deployment Force {RDF}II,in conjunction with some of elements of Mobile Police Force and Civilian JTF today also conducted Boko Haram terrorists clearance operations Masu Yiwa,Ladin Buta,Bazaka,Kesa Gala,Tabla,Fahinde,Shirori,Gizina,Maska Aribe,Maska and Maska Lawanti villages,all in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State.During the clearance operations,the troops encountered Boko Haram terrorists at Maska Lawanti in which they killed 2 terrorists and recovered 2 motorcycles.Unfortunately,we lost 1 Civilian JTF,while a soldier and 1 Mobile Policeman were wounded in action.The body of the heroic Civilian JTF and the wounded soldier and his police counterpart have since been evacuated to Maiduguri.While we commiserate with the families of the departted Civilian JTF,we wish to state that the wounded are in stable condition and responding to treatment.In a related development,troops of 192 Battalion,26 Task Force Brigade and some vigilantes also embark on fighting patrol along Kusarha-Zalidava general area today.The patrol team encountered some elements of Boko Haram around Zalidava-Weige villages in which they killed 2 Boko Haram terrorists and recovered 1 General Purpose Machine Gun {GPMG} with registration number FN 132125,a belt of 7.62mm {NATO} ammunition containing 42 rounds.Sadly,one of the vigilantes sustained an injury on his eye,However,he is getting better.-Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman,Acting Director Army Public Relation.More photos below. 
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