Dunia disclosed this at a press conference in Auchi, in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, yesterday.

“Adorolo was on his way back from Auchi to his parish, St. Benedict Catholic Church, Okpella, when he was abducted by gunmen at a bad spot near Okpella at about 6.00pm on Wednesday evening.

“The abductors have made contact with the church for ransom. The church does not pay ransom as it is not a profit-making organisation,” said Dunia.

Th cleric has called on security agencies to help free Adorolo.

“The diocese is calling for unconditional release of the priest. We are holding a mass for the unconditional release of the priest,” he added.

Last month, it was reported that a priest, Rev. F. Cyriacus Onunkwo, had been kidnapped and murdered in Imo state.

His body was found in Omuma Village in Orlu East Local Government Area by the police.

We hope the police can swing into action swiftly to ensure the same fate does not befall Adorolo.

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