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...
Five kidnappers who have carried out kidnapping activities at Isheri area of Lagos were arrested by the Nigerian Police.The Invigorated Intelligence Response Team {IRT} under the auspices of the office of the Inspector General of Police carried out the massive onslaught on the kidnappers of some residents of an estate in Isheri area of Lagos state and arrested some suspects.A statement from the Force Public Relations Officer,Don Awunah said the Onslaught yielded prompt result as the hoodlums were eventually arrested.''This feat was achieved as a result of due diligence and intelligence led policing exhibited by members of the Force and the zeal shown by public spirited citizens to rid our society of crime.It will be recalled that some residents of an Estate in Isheri area of Lagos state were kidnapped on 27/09/2016 and were subsequently released by their abductors,'' the statement said.The suspects are : Natei Okunna,gang leader,James Kegbe,,Thankgod Segede and Trust Bourdilon.The suspects were arrested at different locations where they had gone to spend their share of the ransom.They,in the course of investigation,volunteered confessional statements admitting their involvement in the kidnap incident.The Inspector General of Police wishes to restate the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to fight crime,especially the prevalent scourge of kidnapping to a bearable and tolerable state.He urges Nigerians to always be law abiding and see themselves as stakeholders in this noble cause,'' the statement said.
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