Catholic Priest Rev. Fr. John Otache Abducted in Benue
Rev. Fr. John Inalegwu Otache, the priest in charge of St Margaret’s Parish located in Ajegbe-Awume, Ohimini Local Government Area, was abducted by gunmen on October 13, 2026. The incident occurred along the Otobi Amejo-Ajegbe Road while he was returning from Otukpo.
The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo announced the abduction in a statement on October 16, 2026, signed by the Diocesan Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Joseph Aboyi Itodo. Most Rev. Michael Ekwoyi Apochi, the Bishop of Otukpo, expressed deep concern regarding the abduction and urged Catholics, other Christians, and people of goodwill to pray for Fr. Otache's immediate and safe release.
The Diocese did not provide information on whether the kidnappers had contacted the Church or the priest's family, nor if any ransom had been demanded.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from The Will. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on The Will
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira, every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Catholic Priest John Otache Abducted in Benue State
Catholic Diocese of Gboko Closes Schools Amid Attacks
DSS and Military Arrest Five in NYSC Kidnapping Case
Katsina Police Arrest Two Bandits, Recover 150 Livestock
Ex-convicts arrested in Lagos for N50m robbery scheme
DSS and Security Forces Arrest Five in NYSC Abduction Case
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
