Gunmen Attack Catholic Seminary In Edo, Kill NSCDC Officer, Abduct 3 Students

By Idahosa Musa

Benin City, Nigeria – Gunmen have again attacked Catholic’s Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary School, Ivianokpodi, Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, kidnapping three students in the process.

The incident occurred on Thursday night, at about 9 pm, with the daredevil hoodlums who unleashed the terror, killing an operative of the Nigerian Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), attached to the school.

During the operation, the gunmen also injured a local vigilante before taking the students into captivity.

Confirming the incident, the Director of Social Communications of Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Rev. Fr.  Peter Egielewa, who confirmed the incident, noted that the latest incident would be the second in 10 months.

He expressed displeasure over the persistent attacks on the Catholic schools, personnel and facilities.

“This is the second time in 10 months that the school had been attacked. 10 Month ago, a priest was kidnapped.

“And now three seminarians were abducted and a Civil Defense Corps is killed, while a local vigilante sustained gun injuries

“We call on the government to protect the lives of all those who work in Catholic institutions and our Diocese.

“We hope the security agencies at the local, state and federal levels to take up the responsibility on that, so our people can be in peace and safety,” Egielewa said.