Local News

Catholic priest abducted in Ondo

A Catholic Priest, identified as Reverend Father Joseph Ajayi, has been kidnapped along the Akure-Ikere Road in Ondo State.

A family source, who confirmed the incident, disclosed that the incident occurred on Monday while the clergyman was travelling in his Toyota Corolla sedan car.

Ajayi was said to be returning from Ikere – a city in neighbouring Ekiti State and travelling to Ilara-Mokin in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State.

He was on his way to Ilara-Mokin – located very close to Akure, the Ondo State capital where his parish is situated – before he was attacked and taken away by yet-to-be-identified persons to an undisclosed location.

The 49-year-old reverend father was said to be traveling alone.

Although there is, so far, no official confirmation from either the state government or the police authorities.

Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? For Adverts or report call/WhatsApp us on +2348072633727

VAM News

Recent Posts

CAN declares June 14 ‘black Sunday’ over rising insecurity

THE Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared Sunday, June 14, 2026, as black Sunday…

2 hours ago

‘Zero Service Delivery’: Osun People Have Lost Confidence in Adeleke’s Government, Says APC Campaign DG

News Update THE Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Osun State Gubernatorial Campaign Council,…

2 hours ago

Osun Police Clear the Air On Bandit Invasion Reports

THE Osun State Police Command has issued a strong warning against the circulation of false…

8 hours ago

Federal Lawmaker Announces Resignation

News Update Lawmaker representing Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency in Rivers State at the House of Representatives,…

12 hours ago

Yoruba Actor and Comedian Janmole Passes Away

News Update Filmmaker and comedian Adeshina Okiki, popularly known as Janmole, has died. News of…

14 hours ago

Six family members killed during domestic dispute in US

Six people were killed in the US state of Iowa after a series of shootings…

18 hours ago