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Gunmen kidnap Anglican bishop in Rivers

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6 years ago

December 19, 2018

A group of gunmen on Tuesday night stormed the residence of the Bishop of Ahoada Anglican Diocese, Rt . Reverend Clement Ekpeye , and whisked him away to an unknown destination .It was gathered that the gunmen , who forced themselves into the cleric ’ s compound , went straight for their target when they sighted him .

The incident , according to a source in the area , happened at about 8 . 45 pm at the Bishop ’ s Court located on Odiemerenyi road in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State .

It was learnt that the intruders did not take much time before they brought out the cleric, ordered him into a waiting vehicle before zooming off.

The Clerical Synod Secretary of the Diocese of Ahoada , who condemned the development, described it as shocking .

Appealing to the kidnappers of Reverend Ekpeye to release him unconditionally , the synod secretary called for prayers for the safety of the bishop .

When contacted , the State Police Public Relations Officer , Mr . Nnamdi Omoni , confirmed the abduction of the cleric and added that investigation aimed at ensuring that Reverend Ekpeye regained freedom had begun .

Omoni explained that the hoodlums had invaded the residence of the cleric before he was taken away at gunpoint , saying , Yes, I can confirm to you that it happened last ( Tuesday ) night.

“We have begun the investigation and all hands are on the deck to ensure his release. The matter is with us. The Special Anti- Robbery Squad has moved in . ”