The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo, Benue state, has confirmed the abduction of their priest Rev. Father Mark Ojotu.
Fr Ojotu is the Chaplain of St. Mary’s Hospital, Okpoga, in Okpokwu Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state.
A letter from the diocesan secretariat signed by the Chancellor, Joseph Itodo, said Ojotu was kidnapped on Thursday, December, 22nd 2022 at about 5.00 pm along Okpoga-Ojapo Road.
“The Local Ordinary, Most Rev. Michael Ekwoyi Apochi, has called on all Christ’s Faithful in the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo and beyond to earnestly pray for his quick and safe release as we intensify efforts to ensure his release.”The letter read in part
He committed the abducted priest and all those in the kidnappers’ den throughout the country to the powerful intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary for their speedy and safe release from the hands of their abductors.
Editor : Ena Agbanoma
