A Catholic Priest Rev. Father Osia was yesterday kidnapped and killed by gunmen in Edo State.



It was gathered that the priest was kidnapped in Ikabigbo community in Etsako West local government area of Edo State.

It was learnt that the priest was preparing to go for Sunday Mass in the early hours of the morning when gunmen stormed his residence in the community and kidnapped him and took him to the bush.

The gunmen also shot one of the community’s boys searching for the kidnapped priest and he was rushed to hospital at Auchi where he was referred to Irrua Specialist Hospital for treatment.
 
The traditional ruler of the community, Bramah Alegeh confirmed the development.

He said the police and the army in collaboration with local vigilantes are combing the bush to ensure the suspects are apprehended.


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