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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COAS CHARGES TROOPS TO SUSTAIN AGGRESSIVE OPERATIONS AGAINST TERRORISTS. (PHOTO)

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 COAS CHARGES TROOPS TO SUSTAIN AGGRESSIVE OPERATIONS AGAINST TERRORISTS 


The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of Operation HADIN KAI  to remain vigilant and sustain aggressive operations in the ongoing clearance of the remnant elements of terrorists in the North East region.


This was  during an operational assessment visit to the Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI in Maiduguri, aimed at assessing the security situation in the theatre.


The COAS emphasised the importance of effective coordination among units, robust intelligence gathering and improved operational posture to consolidate the successes already recorded and  directed troops to maintain sustained operational aggressiveness in order to deny terrorists freedom of action, particularly during the last phase of the Ramadan period and beyond.


The Theatre Commander  of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, delivered a comprehensive operational brief to the COAS on recent operational activities, achievements and prevailing challenges within the theatre.


The Theatre Commander assured the COAS of the troops’ continued professionalism, utmost commitment and patriotism in the ongoing efforts to restore lasting peace and security in the North East and also affirmed that the troops remain resolute and undeterred by isolated setbacks in some locations, noting that the morale and fighting efficiency of personnel remain high.

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