Benue Catholic Priest Abduction

Reverend Father John Otache, head of St Margaret’s Parish, was abducted by gunmen on October 13 in Benue State. The police confirmed the incident and are working to secure his release, while the Bishop of Otukpo has called for prayers for his safe return.

Reverend Father John Inalegwu Otache, the Parish Priest of St. Margaret's Parish, was kidnapped on the Otobi Amejo-Ajegbe road in Ohimini Local Government Area. The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo confirmed the incident, urging prayers for his safe return.

Rev. Fr. John Inalegwu Otache, priest in charge of St Margaret’s Parish in Benue State, was abducted by gunmen on October 13, 2026. The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo confirmed his kidnapping and called for prayers for his safe return.

A Catholic priest, Otache, was abducted in Benue while returning from Otukpo. The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo confirmed the incident and called for prayers for his safe return. Police are investigating the case, which marks the second kidnapping of a priest from the same parish.

Rev. Fr. John Otache, the parish priest of St. Margaret’s Parish in Benue State, was abducted on October 13. The police have initiated an investigation, while the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo has called for prayers for his safe return.