Tuesday, 31 August 2021 05:56

Gunmen invade Oyedepo’s church, abduct 3 members

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Three members of Living Faith Church Worldwide have been kidnapped at Osara community along Lokoja-Okene road in Adavi Local Government Council of Kogi State. The church, with headquarters in Ota, Ogun state, belongs to David Oyedepo.

It was learnt that the kidnapers invaded the church when some of its members were rehearsing during the weekend.

It was gathered that the kidnappers shot sporadically into the air to scare away residents and security personnel while whisking the victims into the forest.

Chairman of Adavi Local Government Council, Joseph Omuya Salami, confirmed the abduction of three members of the church, through his special adviser on media and publicity, Habeeb Jamiu.

He said the council chairman had visited the scene in company of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Osara Division, adding that the council was working in synergy with security agents to rescue the victims.

 

Daily Trust

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