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Kidnapped Catholic Priest In Edo Regains Freedom

The Catholic Diocese of Auchi declared on Thursday that Rev. Fr. Thomas Oyode had been freed from his kidnappers.

The Director of Communications for the Diocese, Rev. Fr. Peter Egielewa, in a statement, said that Oyode was freed at approximately 7:00 pm on Wednesday, 6 November 2024, in a village near Ajaokuta, Kogi State.

Recall that Oyode was kidnapped on 27 October 2024 when gunmen attacked the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Ivhianokpodi-Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, while the priests and seminarians were observing their evening prayers and Benediction.

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The statement read in part: “The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Most Rev. Dr. Gabriel Dunia, expresses gratitude to all for the prayers and moral support received during the eleven days Fr. Thomas Oyode was held captive, including from Catholic faithful within and outside the diocese.”

“The bishop also takes this opportunity to call on governments at all levels to address the deteriorating security situation in Edo North Senatorial District and Edo State. Proactive measures must be taken to ensure people can return to their normal peaceful lives in their homes, on their farms, and while travelling.”

 

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