Otukpo, 11 July, 2022 / 9:30 pm (ACI Africa).
The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo in Nigeria has expressed gratitude to God and the people of God for their prayers following the “speedy and safe release” of Fr. Peter Amodu who had been kidnapped July 6.
In a statement shared with ACI Africa Monday, July 11, Fr. Joseph Aboyi Itodo announced the safe release of the member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers – Spiritans), saying, “It is with grateful hearts that we announce the safe release of our priest, Rev. Fr. Peter Amodu, CSSp from abduction.”
In the statement Fr. Itodo recalls the day and time when the abduction had taken place. He says, “Fr. Peter, who was kidnapped on 6th July, 2022 at about 5.00 pm along Otukpo-Ugbokolo Highway, Benue State” and that he “was released unharmed”.
The Spiritan Priest gained his freedom on July 8 “at about 8.30pm”, the Chancellor further says, adding, “We expressed our deepest appreciation to God for the safe release of our priest.”
“We sincerely thank all the priests, religious, lay faithful and all people of goodwill who showed strong solidarity and offered prayers for the speedy and safe release of our brother. May the good Lord reward you without measure,” Fr. Itodo further says.
