A Catholic priest, Reverend Father David Echioda, has been abducted by gunmen in Otukpo area of Benue State while returning from Sunday mass at Utonkon, Ado Local Government Area of the state.

Confirming the report, The Director of Information, Catholic Diocese, Otukpo, Reverend Father John Okopopu, confirmed the report and said the victim was kidnapped along Alla-Akpa road as he  returned from a missionary work. 

The Benue State Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Catherine Anene, also confirmed the abduction of the priest to The PUNCH.

The abductors have not made contact with anyone regarding the priest.

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