The Catholic community in Kogi State has been thrown into mourning following the gruesome killing of Rev. Fr. Samuel Opeyemi Oyetoro, whose lifeless body was discovered by the roadside in Ajaokuta with multiple stab wounds.
Rev. Fr. Oyetoro, a Catholic priest born in Egbe, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State and a native of Ayetoro in Ijumu Local Government Area, was until his death serving as a priest at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Egbe.
According to available information, the cleric was allegedly attacked by yet-to-be-identified assailants and stabbed several times before his body was abandoned by the roadside in the Ajaokuta area of the state.
The motive behind the killing remains unclear, while the exact circumstances leading to the attack have yet to be established.
As of the time of filing this report, security agencies had not released an official statement on the incident, although investigations are said to be underway to unravel the circumstances surrounding the brutal murder and bring those responsible to justice.
The tragic death of the priest has sent shockwaves through the Catholic faithful, residents of Kogi State, and the wider Christian community, with many expressing grief and calling for a thorough investigation into the incident.
The killing comes amid growing concerns over the safety of religious leaders and the worsening security situation in parts of the country, where clergy have increasingly become targets of violent attacks, kidnappings, and other criminal activities.
Church members, friends, and sympathisers have continued to pay tribute to Rev. Fr. Oyetoro, describing him as a humble, devoted, and compassionate priest whose ministry touched many lives.
Further details are expected as security authorities continue their investigation into the incident.
