Kidnappers On The Prowl As Two Catholic Priests Held In Delta

Hamilton Nwosa
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Some suspected Terrorists have kidnapped two Catholic Priests (names withheld) at Agbarha Otor in Ughelli North local government area in Delta state, South-South Nigeria.

The State command Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ben Edafe who confirmed the incident, said the two kidnapped Catholic Priests were on their way from Ughelli to see their colleague when the daredevil kidnappers swoop on them.

The Priests, the two victims of the kidnappers were whisked away to an unknown destination.

He disclosed that at the moment, the whereabouts of the kidnapped priests are yet to be ascertained.

Edafe who assured the safe rescue of the priests from the kidnappers’ den, disclosed that officers and men of the State Command are already on their trail.

He, however, urged well-meaning Nigerians with useful information that will lead to the rescue of the kidnapped priests not to hesitate to report to the state Command.

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