Kidnappers have abducted a pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Sunday Adeniran.
The pastor was kidnapped along with a female teacher on Saturday, November 13 at their residence at 8 miles, Ikot Eneobong Community, Hilltop Estate, on the outskirts of Calabar metropolis.
The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the kidnap disclosing that they were taken by armed men at about 1:30am on Saturday.
According to neighbours, the kidnappers gained access into his apartment through the roof of the building and whisked the Pastor and teacher away and nothing has been heard from their abductors as at the time of filing this report.
Speaking on telephone on Sunday, November 14, 2021, Command Public Relations Officer, Irene Ugbo, confirmed the incident which she described as sad.
She said the police was on top of the matter adding that the anti-kidnapping and Cultism Squad AKCS were on the trail of the criminal while assuring residents of the area to remain calm.
“We are aware of the incident, and the Anti Kidnapping and Cultism Squad, AKCS, has already swung into action and on the trail of the kidnappers.
“We want to assure the residents of the area to remain calm, we will smoke them out no matter what it takes, there is no space for criminality in any part of the state.”
