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...
It was reported today that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has set up a five man committee on recovery of state government vehicles from unauthorised persons and locations.The committee has the state's former Commissioner for Natural Resources,Solagbade Amodeni,as Chairman and Mr Lawrence Akintunde as Secretary.Other members are the Senior Special Assistants {SSA} to the governor on security matters; Mr Jimoh Dojumo,Mr Yusuf S. and Mr Odunayo Kolawole.The committee which has six weeks to submit its report,has been directed to recover all government vehicles within and outside the state.In a statement signed by the Chief of Staff to Governor Akeredolu,Mr Olugbenga Ale,the state government expressed worry over the number of vehicles in the possession of unauthorised persons.''A number of government vehicles are in possession of unauthorised persons and locations,contrary to the rules and regulations guiding the use of government vehicles.To this end,the Governor of Ondo State,Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN,has approved the constitution of a Committee on Recovery of State Government Vehicles from unauthorised persons and location,'' the statement read.The committee is expected to carry out its responsibility with the support of security agencies,in the case of those who may not want to release the vehicles voluntarily.The statement added that ''The committee will employ all legal means,including the use of minimal force where necessary to recover government vehicles''.
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