Nigeria, Aug. 1 -- Gunmen have abducted a seminarian, Kelvin Ochai, after attacking the residence of the Catholic Bishop of Otukpo in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State.

The attack occurred on Thursday at the bishop's residence in the Asa III area of Otukpo.

The Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo, Joseph Itodo, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Friday.

Mr Itodo said the Catholic Bishop of Otukpo Diocese, Michael Apochi, expressed sadness over the incident and called on Christians and members of the public to pray for the victim's safe return.

"Bishop Michael Apochi, who is deeply saddened by this unfortunate development, has called on all Christ's Faithful in the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo and all peop...