The Edo State Police Command says a Reverend Father, Philip Ekeli from St Peter Catholic Church Iviukha, Etsako East LGA kidnapped on 3rd March, has been released.
Meanwhile, a Seminarian, Peter Andrew, who was kidnapped alongside the priest has died in the kidnappers’ den.
A statement from the Command through its Spokesperson, Moses Yamu operatives are continuing with bush-combing exercise to recover the remains of the Seminarian.
According to the command, the priest’s release in Amughe Community around 5p.m on Thursday 13th March, followed intensive search and rescue operations by Police operatives and vigilante members.
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.”
Recall that one of the suspected kidnappers was killed and four suspected criminals were arrested on the day of the kidnap.
