Kidnappers of two
Catholic Priests at Elegbeka axis of Ose Local Government Area of Ondo
State have demanded the sum of N100 million naira ransom for their
release.
The kidnappers contacted the Catholic church two days after the priests were kidnapped on the Benin-Owo highway.
The two priests
identified as Rev. Father Joseph Nweke and Rev. Fr. Felix Efobi from
Awka Catholic Diocese were on their way from Anambra State for a wedding
ceremony in Akure, the Ondo State capital.
According to the
Director of Media and Communications of the Ondo Catholic Diocese, Rev.
Father Leo Aregbesola who confirmed the development, the kidnappers
contacted the Awka Catholic Diocese where they made the demand.
The
Spokesperson of the Ondo State Police Command, Femi Joseph when
contacted by dailypost disclosed that the Commissioner of Police, Undie
Adie has ordered a team of policemen to go after the kidnappers as he
stressed that investigation into the incident was still ongoing.