Catholic Priest Regains Freedom

The Benue Police Command has on Wednesday confirmed the release of Rev. Fr. David Echioda, a priest of Catholic Diocese of Otukpo, who was abducted on March 1 along Igumale-Otukpo Road in Ado Local Government Area of the state.

The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Catherine Anene disclosed this on a telephone conversation that no ramson was paid for his release.

It was also gathered that Fr. Echioda was currently attached to Minor Seminary, Otukpo.

Anene explained that the priest regained freedom on Tuesday night and unhurt, adding that the force is still going after his abductors.

The Ado Local Government Area has recorded several cases of kidnappings, thuggery, militias and armed robbery overtime.