Kidnapped Catholic priest in Ikabigbo, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, Rev. Fr. Christopher Odia has been killed by his abductors on Sunday.
Gatekeepers News reports that gunmen had stormed Fr. Odia’s residence while he was preparing for mass on Sunday morning.
The Director of Social Communications, Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Rev. Fr. Peter Egielewa who confirmed Fr. Odia’s killing in a statement, said: “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.”
Fr. Odia, until his dmise, was the Administrator of St Michael Catholic Church, Ikabigbo and also the Principal of St. Philip Catholic Secondary School Jattu.
