Gunmen attack Catholic bishop’s residence in Benue, abduct seminarian Kelvin Ochai

Gunmen suspected to be bandits attack a Catholic bishop’s residence in Benue State and abduct a seminarian identified as Kelvin Ochai, according to reports from Nigeria. The incident happens on Wednesday at the Bishop’s residence in the Asa III area of Otukpo Local Government Area, where armed men reportedly entered and carried out the abduction. One report says the attackers are believed to be behind ongoing attacks in parts of Benue, where security incidents have continued. Another outlet reports the Otukpo Diocese confirms the incident and calls on the public to pray for the seminarian’s safe return. The information published so far does not provide details on the number of attackers, the route of escape, or demands made by the abductors. Authorities and community responses are not described in detail in the available summaries. Investigations are ongoing, and the whereabouts of the abducted seminarian remain unknown at the time of reporting.