Obaland Magazine

EDO STATE POLICE COMMAND

PRESS RELEASE

 

REV FATHER PHILIP EKELI AND OTHERS KIDNAPPED REGAIN FREEDOM

efforts to arrest other fleeing suspects on top gear

Further to the kidnap of a Rev Father Philip Ekeli and Seminarian Peter Andrew at the St Peter Catholic Church Iviukha, Etsako East LGA on 03/03/2025.

Intensive search and rescue operations by Police operatives and vigilante members led to the release of the Rev Father on 13/03/2025 at about 1652hrs in Amughe Community.

Bush combing continues with a view to recover the remains of the Seminarian, who regrettably lost his life in the process as well as to arrest the remaining gang of the kidnappers. Recaĺl that, one suspect was neutralised and four arrested on the day of the kidnap.

CP MOSES JOEL YAMU,anipr

POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

EDO STATE COMMAND

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