The Catholic Diocese of Auchi has announced the death of Rev.Fr.Christopher Odia who was killed by his abductions after being kidnapped on Sunday morning.
The Director of Social Communications,Rev Fr Peter Egielewa in a statement said that the deceased was kidnapped at about 6.30 a.m while coming out of his rectory to go for Sunday Mass at St Michael Catholic Church,Ikabigbo,Uzairue,Edo State
The statement reads:
With heavy hearts but with total submission to the will of God, we announce the death of our priest Rev. Fr. Christopher Odia, who was killed by his abductors after being kidnapped this morning 26th June 2022 at about 6.30am in his rectory while coming out to go for Sunday Mass at St. Michael Catholic Church Ikabigbo, Uzairue, Edo State.
Until his death, Fr Odia was the Administrator of St Michael Catholic Church, Ikabigbo and also the Principal of St. Philip Catholic Secondary School Jattu. He was aged 41. May his soul rest in peace.🙏🙏🙏
Burial arrangements will be announced by the Diocese later
Rev. Fr. Peter Egielewa Director of Social Communications
Catholic Diocese of Auchi
