Gunmen on Tuesday abducted four Catholic priests between Agbor and Umutu in Ukwani Local Government Area of Delta State.
PUNCH Metro learnt that the priests were on their way to Uhielle in Ekpoma, Edo State, for an alumni meeting when they were kidnapped by the gunmen.
A source identified the victims as Rev Frs Victor Adigboluja of the Ijebu Ode diocese; Anthony Otegbola, Abeokuta Diocese; Joseph Ediae, Benin Archdiocese; and Emmanuel Obadjere, Warri Diocese.
Another account stated that the priests were returning from their annual class meeting that took place in Warri on Monday and Tuesday to mark their 10th priestly ordination.