Insecurity
Gunmen Abduct Pentecostal Pastor In Ondo
The family of the victim has been contacted by the suspected kidnappers
Akure, Ondo State– Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted Pastor Anthony Ebele, from a Pentecostal Church in Ondo State.
It was gathered that the cleric was reportedly taken by the gunmen at his Ogbese Farm on Yakubu Road, near Benin Camp in Akure North local government area on Saturday evening, June 29.
However, the family of the victim has been contacted by the suspected kidnappers, who are demanding ransom for his release.
The exact amount demanded by the abductors has not been disclosed, but the incident has been reported to the police station.
The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Funmi Odunlami, confirmed the abduction of the Pastor and stated that detectives from the command have already begun investigations.
“On the 29th of June around 10pm, Mr. Ogunjobi Adeyemi reported at the station that his brother, who went to the farm, had not returned home. The complainant was expected to meet with the police this morning to help trace the victim at the farm but did not show up.”
