Gunmen Kidnap Redeemed Church Pastor In Ondo
Suspected gunmen have abducted a cleric with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), identified as Pastor Gbenga Sanny, in Ondo State.
It was gathered that Sanny was seized by three gunmen on Sunday evening in the presence of his children.
Sources who confirmed the abduction to The Nation on Monday said the incident occurred at about 7.00 p.m in front of his residence located at Ilu-Abo community in Akure North Local Government.
Sanny, who is also a staff of the Akure North Local Government Area of the state, was taken to an unknown destination by the attackers.
His wife reportedly escaped the attack.
“The three armed men reportedly came out of the nearby bush and whisked him away,” one of the sources revealed.
When contacted, the spokesperson for the police command, Jimoh Abayomi said investigation has been launched into the abduction case.
He stated that officers and tactical teams of the command have already been mobilised to the area and working to secure the safe rescue of the victim and apprehend those responsible for the crime.
In another development, the Muslim Community of Oyo State on Sunday gathered at the Yidi Praying Ground in Agodi, Ibadan, to seek divine intervention over rising cases of banditry, kidnappings and other criminal activities across the state and country.
The prayer session, held with the approval of the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdulganiy Agbotomokekere, attracted Islamic clerics, community leaders and worshippers from the 11 local government areas of Ibadanland.
Speakers at the gathering emphasized the importance of unity among Nigerians, noting that collective action and harmony across ethnic and political lines remain key to overcoming insecurity challenges.
