A Seminarian, Peter Andrew, who was abducted on March 3 at the St. Peter Catholic Church, Iviukha in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State has died in the kidnappers’ den.
His body is however yet to be located.
Andrew was kidnapped with the parish priest, Rev. Fr. Philip Ekeli, but luckily regained freedom.
Edo Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Moses Yamu, a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), made the disclosure on Friday morning.
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Yamu said: “Intensive search and rescue operations by police operatives and vigilance members led to the release of the Rev. Father (Philip Ekeli) on 13/03/2025 at about 1652hrs in Amughe community.
“Bush combing continues, with a view to recover the remains of the Seminarian, who regrettably lost his life in the process, as well as to arrest the remaining gang of the kidnappers.”
One of the suspected kidnappers was neutralised (killed) and four suspected criminals were arrested on the day of the kidnap.