Catholic Bishop of Auchi urges FG to tackle insecurity as kidnapped priest regains freedom

Oyode was abducted on October 27 in Edo State when priests and seminarians were observing evening prayers.

The gunmen had attacked the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Ivhianokpodi, Agenebode, Etsako East LGA.

The Director of Communications, Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Rev. Fr. Peter Egielewa, announced Oyode’s release in a statement on Thursday in Benin.

Egielewa said the Oyode was freed at 7:00 p.m. in a village near Ajaokuta, Kogi State.

“The Bishop of Auchi, Most Rev. Dr Gabriel Dunia, thanked all for prayers and moral support during Oyode’s 11-day captivity.

“The Bishop urged government authorities to address the deteriorating security situation in Edo North Senatorial District and Edo State.

“Bishop Dunia appealed to the government to take proactive measures to ensure people’s safety in their homes, farms, and during transit,” Egielewa said. (NAN)