A tragic incident has been confirmed by the Edo State Police Command involving the kidnapping and subsequent death of a seminarian in Ivukwa Community, Etsako East Local Government Area.
Seminarian Peter Andrew, who was abducted alongside Rev. Fr. Peter Ekweli on March 3 at St. Peter Catholic Church, has unfortunately died. Meanwhile, Rev. Fr. Ekweli has been released and is reportedly recovering.
The authorities provided this update as they continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the abduction and strive to enhance security measures in the region. This incident underscores continued concerns about safety and security for religious communities in the area.
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