Suspects in murder of Nigerian Catholic priest arrested

Police in southern Nigeria say they have detained a number of suspects in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a Roman Catholic priest.

Christopher Odia, 41, was abducted on Sunday morning as he left his home in Edo state to conduct Mass. His body was later found in a forest.

The killing sparked public outrage.

A police spokesman wouldn't say how many people had been arrested and gave no details.

This article originally appeared in BBC News

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