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...
HMIC,Alhaji Lai Mohammed,Minister of Transportation,Representative of Minister of Works,Minister of State Aviation,Inspector General of Police,are currently addressing a Press Conference to formally announce the closure of the Abuja International Airport.Minister of Aviation said ''The Abuja Airport closure will be 6 weeks and only 6 weeks n more.Government is still talking with Turkish and Lufthansa airlines to confirm if they are coming into Kaduna.Foreign airlines like Ethiopian airlines have not only indicated interest in using the Kaduna airport but also coming with a new plane.We are having every 2.5kil covered by armed men''.The Inspector General of Police said ''Due to the emergency of this Abuja airport closure,we want to assure Nigerians and foreigners of adequate security measures.We have deployed patrol vehicles along Kaduna-Abuja express road.We have also deployed helicopters for surveillance to ensure effective security''.One more photo below.
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