Kidnapped Reverend Father killed By His Abductors In Edo

Kidnapped Reverend Father killed By His Abductors In Edo

A Catholic Rev. Father Christopher Odia popularly known as Rev. Father Osia that was Kidnap this morning by suspected Fulani Herdsmen in Ikabigbo community, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State was found Dead.

Infopowerng had reported that Herdsmen stormed residence of the priest when he preparing he was preparing for Sunday Mass and in the process whisked him away.

Catholic diocese of Auchi confirmed the death of the priest in a press release.

See press release below;

Catholic Diocese of Auchi, 26th June 2020

With heavy hearts but with total submission to the will of God, we announce the death of our priest Rev. Fr. Christopher Odia, who was killed by his abductors after being kidnapped this morning 26th June 2022 at about 6.30am in his rectory while coming out to go for Sunday Mass at St. Michael Catholic Church Ikabigbo, Uzairue, Edo State.

Until his death, Fr Odia was the Administrator of St Michael Catholic Church, Ikabigbo and also the Principal of St. Philip Catholic Secondary School Jattu. He was aged 41. May his soul rest in peace.🙏🙏🙏

Burial arrangements will be announced by the Diocese later

Rev. Fr. Peter Egielewa Director of Social Communications
Catholic Diocese of Auchi