Free Our Seminarians: Catholic Diocese Appeals To Tinubu, Security Agencies

Free Our Seminarians: Catholic Diocese Appeals To Tinubu, Security Agencies

Habiba Sam 

The Catholic Diocese of Auchi in Edo State has made a heartfelt appeal to President Bola Tinubu, Governor Monday Okpebholo, and security agencies to intervene in the release of two seminarians kidnapped from the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Ivhianokpodi-Agenebode, Etsako East local government area. 

The seminarians were abducted on July 10, 2025, and a recent viral video showed them holding human skulls and pleading for financial assistance to secure their release.

Bishop Gabriel Dunia, the chief shepherd of the Diocese, expressed his distress and frustration over the prolonged captivity of the seminarians, stating, 

"As the chief shepherd of the Diocese, I feel personally hurt and disturbed that my seminarians, our children, are living with armed strangers for 35 days now." 

He has been praying fervently for their safe release and is calling on people everywhere to join him in prayer.

During the attack, a personnel of the Nigerian Civil Defense, Mr. Christopher Aweneghieme, was killed, and three minor seminarians were abducted.

 One of the seminarians, who was injured, was released a few days later, leaving the other two in captivity. The Diocese has been in contact with the kidnappers, urging them to release the remaining seminarians.

The Diocese emphasized that Edo North has become a hotspot for kidnappers, leaving residents feeling frustrated and helpless.

 Bishop Dunia appealed to the government and security agencies to take urgent action to secure the region, ensuring that people can live in peace and safety.

The Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary was established in 2006 to train future priests, with over 500 students successfully graduating from the institution. The Diocese is deeply concerned about the safety of its students and staff, and the incident has sparked widespread worry about the security situation in the state.

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