A CATHOLIC PRIEST, REV. FR. SAMUEL OPEYEMI OYETORO, HAS BEEN REPORTEDLY KILLED BY UNKNOWN ASSAILANTS IN AJAOKUTA, KOGI STATE. (PHOTO).

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 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...
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S. A: THREE CONGREGANTS KILLED, FIVE INJURED AFTER LIGHTNING STRIKE DURING NIGHT CHURCH SERVICE IN SENWABARWANA. (PHOTO).

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 Three Congregants Killed, Five Injured After Lightning Strike During Night Church Service in Senwabarwana


 Three people died after they were allegedly struck by lightning during a night church service in Senwabarwana in the early hours of Sunday, 14 December 2025, at about 01:00.


 The incident occurred at Radimana village, where a church congregation was holding a night service inside a tent erected in an open field.


 It is reported that heavy rain and thunderstorms began while the congregation was singing inside the tent.


 A lightning strike reportedly hit inside the tent, injuring several congregants.


 Eight victims, aged between 12 and 56 and all residents of Sefihlampyana village, sustained injuries and were immediately transported to a local health care centre.


 Three victims, comprising one male and two females, were certified dead upon arrival at the health care centre.


 The remaining five victims were rushed to a local hospital for further medical treatment.


 The deceased were identified by their next of kin as Ribson Mothemane (46), Mosibudi Mokgobu (44), and Glenda Modjadji Ntjana (36).


 A case of inquest has been opened to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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