Kogi Police Confirmed Death Of Catholic Priest Rev. Ft. Oyetoro.

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) Kogi state command has confirmed the death of Rev. Fr. Samuel Opeyemi Oyetoro.

The Command’s spokesperson, ASP Oyiza Salisu Afusat who confirmed the incidence on Friday in Lokoja said, “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.

According to the Police spokesperson, “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.” Afusat wrote.

The tragic death of the priest has thrown the Catholic community and many residents of Kogi State into mourning.