Police probe killing of Catholic priest in Kogi

The Kogi Police Command has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the killing of Rev. Fr. Samuel Opeyemi, whose lifeless body was discovered on July 29 in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of the state.

We have absolute confidence in the professionalism and capacity of our security agencies to unravel this unfortunate incident that happened on July 29, 2026," Mr Fanwo said.

A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Samuel Oyetoro, was killed in Kogi State on July 29, 2026. Police have launched an investigation into the tragic incident.