Catholic Diocese Of Auchi Announce The Adoption Of Rev.Fr. Lawrence Adorolo Which Took Place On Wednesday

Catholic Bishop of Auchi Diocese, Most. Rev Gabriel Dunia, in a news conference confirmed the abduction of Rev.Fr. Lawrence Adorolo which took place on Wednesday, at a press conference on Thursday, held in Auchi in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo.

According to the bishop, the priest was kidnapped along Auchi-Okpella highway on Wednesday evening.
Rev. Fr. Lawrence Adorolo of St. Benedict Catholic Church, Iddo II, Auchi Diocese, was kidnapped along Auchi-Okpella highway on Wednesday.

“Rev. Fr. Adorolo was on his way back from Auchi to his parish, St. Benedict Catholic Church, Okpella, when he was abducted by unknown gunmen at the bad spot near Okpella at about 6.00pm on Wednesday evening,” he said.

The bishop condemned the act, saying that the abductors committed an abominable act by keeping a priest who offers selfless service to God and humanity for ransom.

“The abductors have made contact with the church for ransom. The church does not pay ransom as it is not a profit-making organisation,” he said.

“The diocese is calling for an unconditional release of the priest. We are holding a mass for the unconditional release of the priest,” he added.
Whoever with useful information should report to the Edo state police command.

Spokesperson for the Edo State Police Command, DSP Moses Nkombe, who also confirmed the incident, said that more operatives have been deployed to the region.