Catholic Priest abducted in Edo State

A Catholic Priest simply identified as Rev. Father Osia was abducted in Ikabigbo community in Etsako West local government of Edo State, on Sunday morning.

The priest was said to be preparing for Sunday Mass when gunmen stormed his residence and whisked him away.

A source within the community told Daily Trust that the community vigilante group are already combing the bush to rescue the priest.

He said the gunmen had shot one the community boys searching for the reverend father, adding that the victim was rushed to a hospital at Auchi but referred to Irrua specialist hospital for treatment.

The traditional rulers of the community, Bramah Alegeh, who confirmed the development, said efforts were ongoing to get the priest released.

He said the police and the army in collaboration with local vigilante were combing the bush to ensure his release.

When contacted the Edo state command public relations officer, SP Chidi Nwanbor, said he would get back to our reporter.