On a Friday afternoon, a distressing incident unfolded as approximately 25 members of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) hailing from Akure, the capital of the state, fell victim to an abduction.
These unfortunate individuals were en route to Ifon, situated in the Ose local government area of the state, to participate in a burial ceremony when they encountered the suspected kidnappers, who promptly halted their journey and forcibly took them.
As per an informant, it was disclosed that the victims belonged to the Oke Igan branch of the CAC in Akure and were using the church’s vehicle for their ill-fated journey.
The source who confirmed that about two members of her family were among the kidnapped members of the church said there was no news from the victims.
She explained that they were reportedly going for a programme in Ose council area of the state.
She said the victims were kidnapped around 3 pm on Friday, with their vehicle conveying members of the choir and others abandoned on the side of the road
Confirming the incident, the State Police spokesperson, Funmi Odunlami, said the command was informed about the development on Friday afternoon
She said men from command swung into action immediately, saying detectives from the command have been on the trail of the suspected kidnappers.
Odunlami said; “Yesterday afternoon, the police was informed that a church bus with the Inscription CAC was abandoned around Elegbeka area.
“There are suspicions that the passengers in the vehicle were kidnapped and the Police Anti kidnapping squad and other tactical teams have been deployed to the area to rescue the victims and arrest all involved in the crime”.
She said further information will be communicated later if there is any new development.
The Owo-Ifon-Benin road which is notorious for kidnapping and armed robbery is currently in deplorable condition.
