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Police rescue Catholic Priest, five others from kidnappers in Benue
The Benue State Police Command has rescued a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. John Otache, and five other residents from their abductors in Ohimini Local Government Area of the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Aondogu Orchia, disclosed this to newsmen on Sunday in Makurdi, confirming the successful rescue of the six victims by security personnel.
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Otache, a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo, was reportedly kidnapped on October 13 along the Otobi-Amejo-Ajegbe Road in Benue State.
According to Orchia, the victims were rescued on Sunday evening following security operations in the area.
He added that the rescued victims had been taken to Otukpo Teaching Hospital for medical examinations and necessary checks.
The rescue comes amid concerns over kidnapping and other security challenges affecting communities in parts of Benue State.
However, the police spokesperson did not provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the rescue or whether any suspects had been arrested in connection with the abduction.
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