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Kidnappers of Anglican priest demand N15m ransom

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The kidnappers of an Anglican Church priest in Delta state, Rev. Anthony Oyi, have established contact with the priest’s elder brother, Mr. Francis Oyi, demanding N15 million as ransom for the release of their victim.

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It was gathered that the priest’s brother tried to negotiate for N200,000, but instead the kidnappers got angry, switched off their phone and have not called again since yesterday.

Meanwhile, efforts are being made by the victim’s family to gather money in case the abductors, suspected to be Fulani herders call again.

It was also gathered that the response from the church has not been palatable in ensuring that one of its own is released from captivity.

A senior priest of the Anglican Communion, name withheld had responded that it was a family matter and not that of the church.

His reason was that the priest was only doing his personal business in his farm when kidnapped and not that of the church.

In a telephone conversation with the Delta state Police Public Relations Officer, Onome Onovwakpoyeya, she said that the police was doing everything possible to rescue the priest and arrest the culprits.

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She affirmed that as at last night, men of the command from Onicha-Olona and Issele-Uku divisions and vigilante personnel were still combing the bush in search of the kidnapped priest and his abductors.

The police spokesman promised to establish contact with the officers this morning to know how they are progressing with their effort to rescue the victim and arrest the criminals.

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