A Catholic priest Fr. Emmanuel Akingbade, who presides over St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Ido Ekiti has been abducted by a three-man gang who whisked him away to an unknown destination.The trained lawyer and Assistant Director, Justice, Development and Peace Initiative (JDPI) of his church, was kidnapped on Tuesday night, after the three-man gang gained entrance into his residence with weapons in their hands.
The Bishop of the diocese Most Rev. Felix Ajakaye who confirmed the incidence said the incident is sad and devastating.