Benue Police Command on Wednesday confirmed the release of Rev. Fr. David Echioda, a priest of Catholic Diocese of Otukpo, who was abducted on March 1 in Ado Local Government Area of the state.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Catherine Anene told newsmen on the telephone in Makurdi that no ramson was paid for his release.
It was reported that Fr. Echioda was currently attached to Minor Seminary, Otukpo.
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Newsmen recall that the priest was abducted along Igumale-Otukpo Road in Ado Local Government Area.
In other reports, Ado has recorded several cases of kidnappings, thuggery, militias and armed robbery overtime.
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