Kidnapped Catholic priest escapes from abductors

A Catholic priest of Holy Name Catholic Church, Ikpeshi in Akoko Edo local government area of Edo State has escaped from kidnappers den unharmed.

The Reverend Father known as Father Aganbi was abducted on Sunday, June 16, 2019, along Auchi-Igarra road at about 5.00pm, while on his way to his parish.

Confirming the news of his release, The Director of Communications, Catholic Diocese of Auchi-Igarra, Rev. Fr. Peter Egielewa stated that no ransom was paid for the victim's release, because he escaped from his abductors in the night while they were sleeping.

“No ransom was paid. He actually escaped in the night when the kidnappers were asleep. He came out of the bush and was able to come home, no ransom was paid,” he said.

He further disclosed that the Reverend Father escaped from his abductors in the early hours of Tuesday.

It was also gathered that the youths of Ikpeshi in Akoko Edo local government Area, napped the leaders of the gang who allegedly abducted the priest.

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