Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have arrested the suspected killers of Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu, who was kidnapped and later murdered in Tachira village, Kaura Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State.
Speaking at the OPSH headquarters in Jos, the operation’s Media Information Officer, Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, confirmed that the suspects were apprehended on March 25, 2025, during a raid on a hideout in Warsa-Piti village, Lere LGA, Kaduna State.
According to Major Zhakom, the prime suspect, 33-year-old Pate Yau, confessed to the crime, revealing that he was contracted by one Douglas Henry, a co-tenant of the slain priest. Following this confession, troops launched a follow-up operation and arrested Henry at Agwan Sariki Tachira in Kaura LGA.
During an interview with journalists, the suspects admitted to kidnapping the priest with the intent to extort ₦200,000 but later killed him for no justifiable reason.
The arrested individuals are currently in custody undergoing further interrogation as security forces continue their investigations.
