Umar Yunusa
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Monday invaded a Deeper Life Church and kidnapped a pastor, Otamayomi Ogedengbe.
The pastor, a former Director of Ondo State Civil Service, was abducted in the church located at Onigari area of Shagari Village, Akure, the Ondo State capital.
Ogedengbe, a retired director in the state Ministry of Education, was said to have gone to the church together with his wife when the gunmen stormed the place of worship and whisked him into a black Corolla sports car before driving away to an unknown destination.
While narrating the scenes, the pastor’s wife, Mrs Ogedengbe said that the came to the church for a programme.
She said that the incident was still like a dream to her.
The state Police Command spokesperson, Tee Leo lkoro, confirmed the abduction of the clergyman.
Ikoro said ” Yes, the clergyman was abducted by gunmen who stormed his church and whisked him away.
”The Police Commissioner, Bolaji Salami has directed operatives to ensure the release of the clergyman.”