Catholic Priest stabbed to death in Kogi

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja

A Catholic priest identified as Rev. Fr. Samuel Opeyemi Oyetoro, was said to have been stabbed severally in Ajaokuta in kogi state and his remains abandoned along the road side

Rev. Fr. Oyetoro, was said to be a parish priest of St Mary’s Catholic church Egbe on Yagba west local government area of the state.

The cause of his death or circumstances leading to his death in Ajaokuta which is far away from his area is yet to be unravelled as at the time of filing in this report.

However, it learnt that the priest was born in Egbe, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State and a native of Ayetoro in Ijumu Local Government Area of the State.

The tragic death of the priest has thrown the Catholic community and many residents of Kogi State into mourning.

Confirming the incident, the police public relations officer said
the incident occured on 29th July 2026, at about 9:30 a.m.saying, the Police received information that the lifeless body of an unidentified male was found by the roadside along Church Road, Ajaokuta.

“Operatives promptly mobilised to the scene, where it was observed that the deceased had sustained severe machete cuts to the head. The body was evacuated to the ASCL Hospital, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor, and was thereafter deposited at the mortuary for autopsy.

” The deceased was later identified as Rev. Fr. Samuel Opeyemi of St. Paul Parish, Ayetoro Gbede, Ijumu LGA, Kogi State.

” The case is currently under investigation, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend those responsible. Upon the conclusion of preliminary investigation, the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for discreet investigation.

“We will provide further updates as the investigation progresses” she added.