Gunmen abduct two Catholic priests in Delta  

Gunmen have abducted two Catholic priests in Agbarha-Otor, Ughelli North Local Council of Delta State.

They are: Rev. Fr. Raphael Ogigbah, parish priest of St. Francis Agbarha-Otor, Warri Diocese and Rev Fr. Kunav Chochos, Schoenstartt Fathers, from Ibadan, Oyo State.

The Guardian learnt there have been safety concerns in the community since the two priests were whisked away to unknown destinations on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

According to sources, the victims were kidnapped near Ibru College gate, in Agbarha-Otor, but no contact has been made so far.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Edafe Bright, who confirmed the incident, said: “We are trailing the kidnappers and their victims, no positive results yet, but certainly they will be caught.”