Members of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry have been kidnapped in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The worshippers were abducted while returning from a Bible study session at Kasemola area of Ogbese axis of the LGA, on Monday.
“Good morning, beloved. Kindly pray along with us. Three of our members were kidnapped yesterday after Bible study at Kasemola inside the Ogbese axis.
“We are seeking divine intervention to secure the release of our kidnapped members. The case has been reported to the police and Amotekun Corps in the state,” read a message posted on the church’s WhatsApp’s platform.
Police spokesman in the state, Olusola Ayanlade, confirmed the abduction in a phone chat, saying men of the command were tracking the movement of the kidnappers.
Ayanlade, however, could not immediately confirm the numbers of the abducted worshippers.
“I can confirm to you that there is an issue of kidnapping, but I can not confirm the number of the victims for now,” he said.
Meanwhile, a member of the church who spoke in confidence, said the abductors were demanding N5 million to free the victims.
“We have called for a prayer meeting, and talks are already going in raising funds for the ransom among parish members in the LGA. We have also sent the disturbing message to our regional pastors for notification,” he told our reporter.
Ondo has been in the news over insecurity, with frequent cases of abduction by armed men, terrorising the residents of the state.(Daily trust)
