Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted a Catholic seminarian, Mr. Kelvin Ochai, in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State.
The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday when the armed men attacked the Bishop's residence in the Asa III area of Otukpo.
The development was confirmed on Friday in a statement issued by the Otukpo Diocesan Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Joseph Aboyi Itodo.
According to the statement, Bishop Michael Ekwoyi Apochi, "who is deeply saddened by this unfortunate development," has called on all Christ's Faithful in the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo and people of goodwill to earnestly pray for the seminarian's quick and safe release.
The statement added, "We commit our brother and all those in the kidnappers' den throughout the country to the powerful intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary for their speedy and safe release from the hands of their abductors."
The Diocese also offered prayers for the safe release of Ochai and other Nigerians currently being held by bandits and other gunmen.
The circumstances surrounding the abduction and the whereabouts of the seminarian remain unclear as efforts are expected to continue toward securing his safe release.
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