The Police in Edo State have confirmed the rescue of two Catholic priests abducted on July 2 by gunmen.
Rev. Fr. Udo Peter of St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Uromi, and Rev. Fr. Philemon Oboh, of St Joseph Retreat Centre, Ugboha, were rescued on Wednesday, according to police authorities.
The Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Jennifer Iwegbu, disclosed in a statement that the clerics were moved to Government House in Benin, where they were received by acting Governor Philip Shaibu.
The police spokesperson reiterated the commitment of the State Police Command to maintaining the peace enjoyed by the Edo people.
She extended the warning by the Commissioner of Police in the State, Abutu Yaro, for criminals to eschew all forms of vices as the security operatives are ready to clamp down on them and bring them to justice.
The priests were kidnapped on July 2 between Ehor and Iruekpen communities while returning to Uromi in Edo State.