The Benue State Police Command has rescued the kidnapped Catholic priest of St Margaret’s Parish, Ajegbe-Awume, in Ohimini Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, Rev. Fr John Inalegwu Otache, and 7 different victims, whereas two suspects have been arrested in reference to the incident.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Orchia Peter Aondongu, confirmed the event to LEADERSHIP on Sunday night in a phone dialog, saying the rescued victims have been taken to a hospital in Otukpo for medical consideration.
“Yes, our men this Sunday evening rescued the Catholic priest and seven other abducted victims. Two suspects were arrested. They were taken to a hospital in Otukpo for medical treatment,” Aondongu mentioned.
The rescue adopted the kidnapping of Otache by unknown gunmen on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, alongside the Otobi Amejo-Ajegbe Road in Ohimini LGA.
The Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo, Rev. Fr Joseph Aboyi Itodo, had earlier disclosed that the priest was ambushed and brought away by the gunmen whereas getting back from Otukpo.
The police mentioned investigations into the incident have been ongoing, whereas the rescued victims have been receiving medical consideration.
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