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Abductors of Rev. Fr. Thomas Oyode, a Catholic priest in Edo State, have reportedly demanded a ransom of N200 million for his release.
It was earlier reported how the attackers kidnapped the Reverend Father and whisked him into the bush on Sunday.
The kidnappers, it was gathered, contacted the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, led by Bishop Gabriel Dunia yesterday evening, demanding the ransom, reports Daily Trust.
“On Monday evening, the kidnappers contacted the Auch Catholic Diocese and asked them to pay N200 million if they want them to release the priest.
“As of Monday, negotiation with the kidnappers was yet to commence and I don’t know if the Catholic family will discuss it,” a source told our correspondent.
When contacted, Rev. Fr. Peter Egielewa, Director of Communications of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi confirmed the ransom demand in a text message to our correspondent.
“It is true,” Rev Egielewa simply replied to the text message.
