SEE THE FATHER..........Gunmen abduct Catholic priest in Edo

Hmmm.......Some unknown gunmen on wednesday abducted another priest of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Edo State.
The priest, identified as Rev. Fr. Lawrence Adorolo, was reportedly kidnapped along Auchi-Okpella highway.

Confirming the news at a press conference in Auchi, the Catholic Bishop of Auchi Diocese, Most Rev. Gabriel Dunia, said the priest was kidnapped along the Auchi-Okpella highway, Wednesday evening.
“Rev. Fr. Adorolo was on his way back from Auchi to his parish, St. Benedict Catholic Church, Okpella, when he was abducted by unknown gunmen at the bad spot near Okpella, at about 6.00pm on Wednesday evening,” he disclosed.
The Bishop condemned the act, saying that the abductors committed an abominable act by keeping a priest who offers selfless service to God and humanity for ransom.
According to him, ”The abductors have made contact with the church for ransom. The church does not pay ransom, as it is not a profit-making organisation.”

He, therefore, called on security agencies to ensure unconditional release of the priest.

Rev. Fr. Lawrence Adorolo of St. Benedict Catholic Church, Iddo II,  Auchi Diocese, was kidnapped along Auchi-Okpella highway on Wednesday.

Catholic Bishop of Auchi Diocese, Most. Rev Gabriel Dunia confirmed the abduction on Thursday,  at a press conference held in Auchi in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo.

According to the bishop, the priest was kidnapped along Auchi-Okpella highway on Wednesday evening.

“Rev. Fr. Adorolo was on his way back from Auchi to his parish, St. Benedict Catholic Church, Okpella, when he was abducted by unknown gunmen at the bad spot near Okpella at about 6.00pm on Wednesday evening,” he said.

The bishop condemned the act, saying that the abductors committed an abominable act by keeping a priest who offers selfless service to God and humanity for ransom.

“The abductors have made contact with the church for ransom. The church does not pay ransom as it is not a profit-making organisation,” he said.

“The diocese is calling for an unconditional release of the priest. We are holding a mass for the unconditional release of the priest,” he added.

Spokesperson for the Edo State Police Command, DSP Moses Nkombe, who also confirmed the incident,  said that more operatives have been deployed to the region.