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The Catholic Bishop of Auchi Diocese, Most Rev. Gabriel Dunia, has urged the Federal Government to tackle insecurity, as Rev. Fr. Thomas Oyode, a Catholic priest abducted, gained freedom.
He was abducted on October 27 in Edo State when priests and seminarians were observing evening prayers.
The gunmen had attacked the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Ivhianokpodi, Agenebode, Etsako East LGA.
Rev. Fr. Peter Egielewa, Director of Communications, Catholic Diocese of Auchi, announced Oyode’s release in a statement on Thursday in Benin.
He said Oyode was freed at 7:00 p.m. in a village near Ajaokuta, Kogi State.
“The Bishop of Auchi, Most Rev. Dr Gabriel Dunia, thanked all for prayers and moral support during Oyode’s 11-day captivity.
“The Bishop urged government authorities to address the deteriorating security situation in Edo North Senatorial District and Edo State.
“Bishop Dunia appealed to the government to take proactive measures to ensure people’s safety in their homes, farms, and during transit,” Egielewa said.
