The police
The police in Ogun has swung into action to ensure the safe release of two worshippers kidnapped at a Celestial Church in the state on Thursday.
The state Commissioner of Police, Alamutu Abiodun, has mobilised a contingent of security personnel to go after the kidnappers immediately.
Confirming the incident and the prompt action taken by the police on Friday, the command spokesperson, Omolola Odutola said the abduction took place at a Celestial Church in Mowe, Obafemi/Owode Local Government Area of the state.
Odutola in a statement in Abeokuta, disclosed that the incident occurred at a church located near Oriyarin village, Mowe and was carried out by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers.
Odutola, who identified the abducted victims as Oladapo Seyifunmi and Oluboboye Abiola, added that the hoodlums escaped through a thick forest behind the church.
The statement titled “Suspected Kidnapping” reads, “Report at my disposal reveals that on 28/3/2024, unidentified gunmen invaded a Celestial Church around Oriyarin village, Mowe, and abducted one Oladapo Seyifunmi and one Oluboboye Abiola, and escaped through the thick forest behind the church”.
The command spokesperson assured that the Commissioner of Police has taken appropriate steps towards securing the immediate release of the abductees from their abductors.
