Three members of the Living Faith Church Worldwide
founded by Bishop David Oyedepo have been kidnapped at
Osara community in the Adavi Local Government Area of
Kogi State.
It was learnt the kidnappers invaded the church during the
weekend, shooting indiscriminately to scare people away
before successfully whisking their victims away.
The assailants reportedly invaded the church while some
members were holding a meeting.
The chairman of the local government area, Joseph
Omuya Salami, confirmed the abduction of three members
of the church to journalists, through his special adviser on
media and publicity, Habeeb Jamiu.
He said the council chairman and the Divisional Police
Officer (DPO) of Osara Division had visited the crime
scene, and that the council was working with security
agents to rescue the victims.
“Even before now, we had a series of meetings with the
people of Osara community and entire farm centre. And I
told them to restrict every night activities for now, and
whoever that want to hold any activity in the night should
get appropriate quarters informed and also get their
approval to ensure that adequate security is provided, but
out of their disobedience, they chose otherwise.
“We all know the security challenges of this country, and
the administration of Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello is doing
everything humanly possible to keep Kogi State safe,
protect lives and property. So, all hands must be on deck
to strengthen the peace in our various communities,” he
said.