The priest of St. Paul Catholic Parish, Agaliga-Efabo in Olamaboro local government area of Kogi State, Rev. Fr. Wilfred Ezemba, has been k!dnapped by unknown gunmen at gunpoint in Imane in Olamaboro local government area of the state on Saturday, September 13. The Leadership reports that the cleric may have been abducted along with other yet-to-be-identified commuters along Imane-Ogugu Road. A Catholic priest, Fr. Michael, who confirmed the incident, saidWe are confused because since his abduction three days ago, his abductors have not made any contact to demand a ransom. But we are, however, confident that Almighty God will deliver him safely from the grip of the kidnappers. We believe strongly in the efficacy of our prayers, he will eventually regain his freedom. Security agencies, comprising the Nigeria Police, military and Kogi East Neighbourhood Watch (KENW), have reportedly stormed the forest in the locality in search of the cleric. The abduction is said to be the second kidnapping in one week within the local government. One Barr. A B Shaibu was kidnapped on 7-09-2025, Sunday evening, by gunmen between Etieke and Okugoh in the same local government. His family was said to have paid an unspecified amount of ransom before he was released to his family last Thursday, a source said The state police command is yet to comment on the incident.
0 Comments