Insecurity: Again, Catholic Priest, Member Kidnapped in Edo, Whereabouts Unknown

By Reporter

The security challenges facing Edo State heightened today after the Parish Priest in charge of St. Peter Catholic Church, Iviukhua and the Seminarian, Rev. Fr. Philip Mario Ekweli and brother Peter Andrew were last night at about 10.30pm abducted from their rectory in Iviukhua.

As at the time of going to press, nothing has been heard about their whereabout.

According to a source, the parishioners are praying for their safety and immediate release from the hands of their abductors.

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