Gunmen storm Living Faith Church, abduct members

No fewer than three members of the Living Faith Church Worldwide have been kidnapped at Osara community on Lokoja-Okene road in Adavi Local Government Council of Kogi State.

Daily Trust learnt that the kidnapers invaded the church when some of its members were rehearsing during the weekend.

It was gathered that the kidnappers shot sporadically into the air to scare away residents and security operatives while whisking the victims into the forest.

Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Chairman of Adavi Local Government Council, Joseph Omuya Salami, Habeeb Jamiu confirmed the abduction of three members of the church.

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He said the council chairman had visited the scene in company with the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Osara Division, adding that the council was working in synergy with security agents to see how the victims would be rescued.

“Even before now, we had a series of meetings with the people of Osara Community and entire farm center. And I told them to restrict every night activities for now, and whoever that wants 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,” the chairman said.

The chairman, therefore, advised residents of Osara to be security conscious and think about their own safety at all times.

“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 added.

The spokesperson of the Kogi State Police Command, CSP Williams Ovye Aya, neither picked calls nor replied the text message sent to him over the incident. (DAILY TRUST)