Kidnapped Catholic priests in Edo regain freedom #kidnapped #Edo #catholic #priests #gain #freedom Welcome to OLASMEDIA TV NEWSThis is what we have for you today:
Two Catholic priests, Rev. Fr. Udo Peter and Rev. Fr. Philemon Oboh, who was kidnapped in the state of Edo, has been released.
The priests were rescued unharmed by security officers hours after Edo state deputy governor Comrade Philip Shaibu ordered the security chiefs to rescue them.
It is remembered that Rev. Fr. Peter of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Uromi and Rev. fr. Oboh from St. Joseph Retreat Center, Ugboha in Esan South-East, was abducted on Saturday, July 2, along the Benin-Auchi Expressway, between Ehor and Iruekpen.
Meanwhile, against the background of the increase in kidnappings in the state, after a series of meetings with security stakeholders, Comrade Shuaibu explained the government’s decision to review its security architecture.
Edo Vice Governor with the rescued priests on Wednesday
Shaibu also assured the people and residents of Edo that the government will not back down from its massive and aggressive war declared against common criminals and enemies of the people who have created unrest in the state.