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Fr. Stephen Ojapah, MSP, and Fr. Oliver Okpara freed in Nigeria's Sokoto Diocese on 26 June 2022 after a month in capivity. Credit: Fr. Chris Omotosho

Two Nigerian Catholic Priests Regain Freedom after Monthlong Captivity, Diocese Thankful

Jun 26, 2022

Fr. Stephen Ojapah and Fr. Oliver Okpara who were abducted last month after gunmen stormed their residence at St. Patrick's Catholic Parish of Sokoto Diocese have gained their freedom, the Nigerian Diocese has confirmed. 

Fr. Stephen Ojapah, MSP, and Fr. Oliver Okpara abducted in Nigeria's Sokoto Diocese on 25 May 2022. Credit: Fr. Chris Omotosho

Residence of Catholic Priests in Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese Attacked, Two Priests Abducted

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Two Catholic Priests serving in Nigeria's Sokoto Diocese have been abducted after gunmen attacked their residence during the early hours of Wednesday, May 25.

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