Unknown gunmen kidnapped two Catholic priests, Rev. Fr. Raphael Ogigbah, Parish Priest of St. Francis Catholic Parish Agbarha-Otor, Catholic Diocese of Warri, and Rev. Fr. Kunav Chochos, a Missionary Priest of the Schoenstartt Fathers, on Saturday night, April 29 in front of Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, Agbarha-Otor in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
Rev. Fr. Kunav Chochos, who works and lives in Ibadan, Oyo State, had paid a visit to Fr Raphael Ogigbah, a fellow priest and friend, at Agbarha-Otor, near Ughelli.
Both priests later visited another priest friend at a nearby parish. The suspected kidnappers intercepted their vehicle and kidnapped them on their way back.
away to an unknown location.
Confirming the incident, the Schoenstartt Fathers’ Delegate Superior, Very Rev. Fr. Okereke Kingsley Kizito, said in a statement released on Sunday, April 30:
“Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, it is with great sadness that we bring you this sad notice. Fr. Chochos Kunav of the Schoenstartt Fathers lives and works in Ibadan.
He did, however, travel to Warri yesterday to pay a visit to his friend, Fr. Raphael Ogigbah of the Catholic Diocese of Warri and Parish priest of St. Francis Catholic Church Agbarha-Otor, Ughelli North, Delta State.
Unfortunately, both Fr. Chochos Kunav and Fr. Raphael Ogigbah were kidnapped last night on their way back from a short visit to the priest in a nearby parish.
to Fr. Raphael Ogigbah’s parish. The incidents took place on the road in front of Ibru University in Agbarha-Otor. We would appreciate your prayers for a quick and safe release.”part of the statement
DSP Bright Edafe, the spokesperson for the state police command, confirmed the incident and said the police are on the trail of the kidnappers.
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