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Gunmen abduct three churchgoers in Ondo

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Gunmen have abducted three members of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, also known as Deeper Life Bible Church, in Akure North Council Area of Ondo state.

This was disclosed by one of the church members of the victims on Monday.

The source, who pleaded anonymity, told newsmen that the victims were kidnapped on Monday evening on their way back from the Bible Study at Kasemola area, in Ogbese community.

The source said, “Three of our members were kidnapped after bible study at Kasemola area, in Ogbese.”

The source also revealed that the church leaders organised prayer warriors to intercede for the release of the kidnapped church members.

“We have reported the incident to the police and Amotekun Corps in the state.

The state police command spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka, confirmed the abduction.

Olayinka confirmed that three church members were abducted.

The police boss said police officers are already combing the forest to secure their release.

Adetutu Sobowale

Adetutu has three years experience in publishing stories on gender, health, education, metro and fact-checking.

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