Ololade Adeyanju/
Kidnappers who abducted two Catholic priests yesterday in Ondo State have demanded N100 million for their release.
Rev Fr Leo Aregbesola, Director of Media and Communications of the Ondo Catholic Diocese, confirmed the development today.
Aregbesola said the abductors had reached out to the families of the abducted priests.
He said, “The abductors have confirmed that the two priests are with them but they are demanding the sum of N100m as ransom from their families.”
He added that the church had resolved to embark on prayers to ensure the safe release of the priests.
The two priests, identified as Rev. Fr. Felix Efobi and Rev. Fr. Josephat Nweke of Catholic Diocese of Awka, Anambra State, were reportedly kidnapped on the Owo-Benin Road in Ose Local Council Area of the state.
They were said to be on their way to a wedding ceremony in Akure, the state capital, when they were snatched by the kidnappers.
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