Catholic priest abducted in Benue regains freedom –Police

Benue Police Command on Wednesday confirmed the release of Rev. Fr. David Echioda, a priest of Catholic Diocese of Otukpo, who was abducted on March 1 in Ado local government area of the state.

The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Catherine Anene, told the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on the telephone in Makurdi that no ransom was paid for his release.

Fr. Echioda was currently attached to Minor Seminary, Otukpo, Benue State.

Anene further explained that the priest regained freedom on Tuesday night and unhurt, adding that the force was still going after his abductors.

The priest was abducted along Igumale-Otukpo Road in Ado local government area.

Ado has recorded several cases of kidnappings, thuggery, and armed robbery overtime.

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