By Amos Aar
The chaplain of St. Mary’s Hospital, Okpoga, Okpokwu local government area of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Mark Ojotu, has been released.
Benue State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ms Catherine Sewuese Anene, a Superintendent of Police (SP), announced in a statement Saturday night (December 24, 2022).
Anene said Fr. Ojotu’s release followed pressure mounted on his abductors.
“Rev. Fr. Mark Ojotu has been released by his kidnappers due to pressure mounted on them. He is currently receiving medical attention,” Anene said.
The PPRO however did not give details on whether ransom was paid and if there was gunfire exchange with the kidnappers leading to the release of the abductee.
National Record had reported that Fr. Ojotu was abducted on Thursday, 22nd December, 2022 along Okpoga-Ojapo Road, in Edumog’Ehaje of Okpokwu LGA.
