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Abducted Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Thomas Oyode of the Diocese, Auchi successful Edo State, has been released aft spending 11 days successful captivity.
DAILY POST reports that the Catholic Priest, who is the Rector of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary, Ivhianokpodi, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, was abducted connected Sunday astatine astir 7pm astatine the schoolhouse premises.
The Edo State Police Command revealed that two suspects person been arrested successful transportation with the abduction of Fr. Oyode.
DAILY POST gathered that Rev. Fr. Oyode was released connected Wednesday nighttime by his abductors who were said to person abandoned him on the roadworthy aft information forces, conducted aerial surveillance implicit the wood wherever helium was held, pressuring the kidnappers.
He was yet picked by members of the diocese.
The Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 5, Benin, AIG Arungwa Nwazue, confirmed the priest’s rescue.
The abductors had reportedly demanded a ransom of N200 cardinal for Fr. Oyode’s release.
However, portion negotiations were ongoing, information agencies actively tracked his determination and movements.
It remains unclear if immoderate ransom was paid.
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