Three members of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry in the Akure North LGA in Ondo, were reportedly kidnapped on Monday evening.
According to a message sent to the church’s WhatsApp platform, the victims were kidnapped while returning from a Bible study session at Kasemola area inside the Ogbese axis of the council.
“Good morning, beloved. Kindly pray along with us. Three of our members were kidnapped yesterday after Bible study at Kasemola inside the Ogbese axis.
“We are seeking divine intervention to secure the release of our kidnapped members. The case has been reported to the police and Amotekun Corps in the state,” the message stated.
Olushola Ayanlade, the police spokesman, confirmed the incident on Tuesday in Akure.
Mr Ayanlade said the men of the command were already tracking the kidnappers in the bushes and were working with the community to rescue the victims.
“I can confirm to you that there is an issue of kidnapping but I can not confirm the number of the victims for now,” the officer said.
(NAN)
