OTUKPO, Nigeria (LifeSiteNews) — A Catholic seminarian has escaped after being kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria. The seminarian, Kelvin Ochai, regained his freedom after being abducted by gunmen in Asa III, a residential area in Otukpo town in Benue State, Nigeria. “Through the prayers of the people of God, Kelvin escaped from the custody of his abductors on the evening of Friday, 31st July, 2026, and made his way to Aliade, Gwer East LGA of Benue State. Asa III in Otukpo Local Government Area is one of many communities in Benue State that have been plagued by brutal attacks from Islamic militias. Overall, many Christian communities in Nigeria have been ravaged by brutal raids of these groups, with thousands of innocent people being killed or abducted in recent years.