- Armed men attacked the Heavenly Church of Christ, SBJ Oshofa, at Wasimi in Ewekoro LGA, Ogun State on Tuesday, June 14
- Reports indicate that the gunmen abducted community shepherd Oluwaseun Ajose and a Sunday school teacher, Dagunro Ayobami, who carried out the attack during a vigil
Armed men suspected of being kidnappers entered the Heavenly Church of Christ, SBJ Oshofa, in the Wasimi in Ewekoro Local Governorate of Ogun State and kidnapped two worshipers.
The victims of the attack are a community shepherd, Oluwaseun Ajose, and a Sunday school teacher, Dagunro Ayobami.
Daily Trust reports that the four gangsters left the church around 11pm on Monday rushed in and took the two believers away.
A source revealed what happened
A source revealed that the church was in a remote area that allowed the crooks to operate unhindered.
It was determined that a joint police and local vigilante security team combed the surrounding forest in search of the kidnappers.
The community leader confirmed the incident, revealing the kidnappers’ claim
The parish priest, Oluwatomisin Ehuwaojomo, confirmed the incident on Tuesday.
He also confirmed that the kidnappers contacted the church and demanded N50 million ransom have.
Ehuwaojomo said:
“When my assistant called me almost two hours after they left, the kidnappers initially refused to speak to me , but on his third try they talked to me and demanded N50 million ransom.
“Ic h told them that I am a servant of God and receive no salary. I’ve spoken to the Police Commissioner and they’re on it.”
Police Respond
State Police Spokesman Abimbola Oyeyemi announced that he did not has been informed of the incident but promised to provide an update as soon as possible.
Frightened as gunmen kidnap Nasarawa Council President and driver
In another development, some suspected gunmen kidnapped Nasarawa State Keffi Governorate Chairman Hon Muhammad Baba Shehu and his driver.
The incident occurred on According to report in Gudi district The local government of Akwanga around 18:30 on Friday May 20th when the chairman was heading to Lafia.
We were Locked in church for over 20 minutes, priest speaks about Ondo attack
According to the Reverend Father Andrew Abayomi, one of the church’s priests, lasted about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has lamented the deadly attack. vow not to rest until the criminals are apprehended.
Source: Legit.ng
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