A Catholic priest, Reverend Father David Echioda, has been reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Otukpo, Benue State.
Echioda was said to have been abducted along Alla-Akpa Road while returning from Sunday mass at Utonkon, Ado Local Government Area of the state.
According to the Director of Information, Catholic Diocese, Otukpo, Reverend Father John Okopopu, the victim was returning from a missionary work when he was kidnapped.
He however said the abductors have not contacted the family.
Meanwhile, Benue State Police spokesperson, DSP Catherine Anene, has confirmed the incident but declined further comments.
