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Diocese of Otukpo appeals for prayers after priest kidnapped

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

The Diocese of Otukpo is appealing for prayers following the kidnapping of Father John Inalegwu Otache, the parish priest of St. Margaret’s Parish in Ajegbe Awume.

Father Otache was intercepted by kidnappers on October 13 while traveling along the Otobi Amejo–Ajegbe road in the Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State. Diocesan chancellor Father Joseph Aboyi Itodo stated the priest was returning home from the town of Otukpo when the abduction occurred.

Bishop Michael Ekwoyi Apochi requested that the faithful and people of goodwill pray for the priest's safe and speedy return. The diocese said efforts to secure his release are being intensified.

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Earlier version, Friday 16 October

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  1. Oct 16, 3:22 AM Agenzia Fides Priest from the Diocese of Otukpo kidnapped
  2. Oct 16, 9:54 AM The Catholic Telegraph Another priest is kidnapped amid Nigeria’s security crisis
  3. Oct 16, 1:55 PM ACI Africa Nigeria’s Otukpo Diocese Appeals for Prayers for Priest Kidnapped in Benue State
  4. Oct 16, 10:31 AM OSV News Another priest is kidnapped amid Nigeria’s security crisis
  5. Oct 16, 10:48 AM The Leaven Another priest is kidnapped amid Nigeria’s security crisis
  6. Oct 16, 9:55 AM The Catholic Sun Another priest is kidnapped amid Nigeria’s security crisis
  7. Oct 16, 9:36 AM Angelus News Another priest is kidnapped amid Nigeria's security crisis
  8. Oct 17, 12:34 AM Opoka Polski Nigeria: porwano księdza katolickiego. Diecezja Otukpo zaapelowała o modlitwę
  9. Oct 17, 7:28 AM The Catholic Register Another priest is kidnapped amid Nigeria's security crisis
  10. Oct 18, 12:00 PM CathNews Australia Another priest kidnapped amid Nigeria’s security crisis
  11. Oct 18, 3:48 PM The Catholic Weekly Another priest is kidnapped amid Nigeria’s security crisis
  12. Oct 19, 9:00 AM Catholic Review Another priest is kidnapped amid Nigeria’s security crisis
  13. Oct 19, 7:46 PM The Monitor Another priest is kidnapped amid Nigeria’s security crisis
  14. Oct 19, 2:10 AM Catholic World News Another priest is kidnapped amid Nigeria's security crisis (OSV News)

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