A seminarian, Peter Andrew, who was kidnapped on March 3 from St. Peter Catholic Church in Iviukha, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, has died in captivity.
Although his death has been confirmed, his body has yet to be found.
Andrew was abducted alongside the parish priest, Rev. Fr. Philip Ekeli, who was later rescued.
Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Moses Yamu, confirmed the development on Friday, March 14, stating that security forces were still searching for Andrew’s remains.
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“Intensive search and rescue operations by police operatives and vigilance members led to the release of the Rev. Father (Philip Ekeli) 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,” Yamu said.
During the initial operation on the day of the abduction, security forces killed one suspect and arrested four others.