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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.
Police spokesman DSP Catherine Anene told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the telephone in Makurdi that no ransom was paid for his release. NAN reports that Fr. Echioda was currently attached to Minor Seminary, Otukpo.
Anene further explained that the priest regained freedom on Tuesday night unhurt, adding that the force is still going after his abductors.
NAN recalls that the priest was abducted along Igumale-Otukpo Road in Ado Local Government Area.
NAN further reports that Ado has recorded several cases of kidnappings, thuggery, militias and armed robbery overtime.
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