Rev. Fr. Mark Ojotu, the Catholic Priest and Chaplain of St. Mary’s Hospital, Okpoga in the Okpokwu Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state, who was kidnapped recently, has been released.
The cleric was kidnapped and carried away by unknown armed guys at Okpoga – Ojapo road on Okpoga – Utonkon road.
The priest’s kidnapping sparked outcry in the state, with the Benue State Police Command threatening to retrieve him.
His release was made known in a terse statement made available to newsmen Sunday in Makurdi by the Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent, SP, Catherine Anene.
The statement read, “Rev. Fr. Mark Ojotu has been released by his kidnappers due to pressure mounted on them. He is currently receiving medical attention. The investigation is still ongoing.”