Bishop Slams Police: Bungled Rescue Led To Seminarian's Murder
Habiba Sam
Bishop Slams Police: Bungled Rescue Led To Seminarian's Murder
The Catholic Bishop of Auchi Diocese, Most Reverend Gabriel Dunia, has strongly criticized the police's handling of the rescue efforts of a kidnapped seminarian, stating that their actions led to the alleged murder of the 21-year-old victim.
In a telephone interview with journalists, Bishop Dunia expressed his gratitude to the Edo State government for their efforts in rescuing the kidnapped victims, but expressed dissatisfaction with the police's response.
He emphasized that the police should have put in place better measures to rescue kidnapped victims, rather than relying solely on the efforts of family, friends, and acquaintances.
Bishop Dunia further accused the police of alleged complicity in the kidnap, stating that it was obvious that the police were in league with the abductors and passing crucial messages to them. This, he said, was at variance with the determined attempt by the state government to effect the rescue of the victims.
The bishop also criticized the police for making a premature statement claiming that some of the alleged kidnappers had been killed in a shootout with law enforcement agents.
He noted that this false disclosure prompted the unknown gunmen to kill the seminarian.
In conclusion, Bishop Dunia expressed his appreciation to all who provided prayers and moral support during the captivity of Reverend Ekweli and the seminarian.
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