From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
The Kogi Police Command has confirmed the killing of a Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Samuel Opeyemi Oyetoro in Kogi state.
The Command’s Spokesperson ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, said, “the incident is confirmed. On 29th July 2026, at about 9:30 a.m., the Police received information that the lifeless body of an unidentified male was found by the roadside along Church Road, Ajaokuta.
“Operatives promptly mobilised to the scene, where it was observed that the deceased had sustained severe machete cuts to the head.
“The body was evacuated to the ASCL Hospital, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor, and was thereafter deposited at the mortuary for autopsy.
“The deceased was later identified as Rev. Fr. Samuel Opeyemi of St. Paul Parish, Ayetoro Gbede, Ijumu LGA, Kogi State.
“The case is currently under investigation, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend those responsible. Upon the conclusion of preliminary investigation, the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for discreet investigation.
“We will provide further updates as the investigation progresses” the PPRO stated
Rev. Fr. Samuel Opeyemi Oyetoro, was born at Egbe, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State and a native of Ayetoro in Ijumu Local Government Area
Insiders revealed that Rev. Fr. Samuel Opeyemi Oyetoro until his death was on relief service at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Ajaokuta
He was said to have traveled from Ajaokuta to Lokoja but could not return, the development which led to the search of his whereabout.
