Pastor and His 6 Children Kidnapped In Lagos
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27-man deadly kidnapping gang on Friday abducted a pastor, Godson
Akubiro, and six of his children from their Adeosun Street residence,
Koya Estate, Igbo Olomu, Ikorodu, Lagos State. Pastor Akubiro is said to
be the founder of Mountain of Breakthrough Church in the area.
“After berating both of us for not minding our business, they forced us to sit on the ground and seized our phones. There was another resident sitting on the ground; they had detained him since 12am when they arrived. Then they started beating us.”
Neighbours,
who requested anonymity, told PUNCH that the gunmen arrived at Akubiro
residence in three jeeps and a Toyota Tundra vehicle. The number plates
of the vehicles were said to have been covered. The gunmen, who wore
army camouflage, allegedly gained entrance into the house with the aid
of an iron cutter.
It was learnt that since the abduction, no one had heard from Pastor Akubiro and his six children.
The area Community Developmen Association Chairman, Mr. Yinka Obasan, said:
“I got a call that night from a resident who was coming from a vigil. He told me that he noticed some military vehicles parked outside Akubiro’s home. He said the vehicles belonged to a high ranking military official because the insignia was covered...“I told the man to wait for me and together we went to Akubiro’s home. When we got there, I greeted the men I met outside and introduced myself as the CDA chairman. I asked them if there was a problem. Instead of answering me, they turned on my companion and accused him of alerting me.
“After berating both of us for not minding our business, they forced us to sit on the ground and seized our phones. There was another resident sitting on the ground; they had detained him since 12am when they arrived. Then they started beating us.”
The incident was said to have occurred about 1.30am.
It was learnt that since the abduction, no one had heard from Pastor Akubiro and his six children.
One
of them, an eight-year-old named Emeka, was allegedly tied to a tree in
the compound. No reason was allegedly given by the gunmen for their
actions.
Another 18-year-old boy named Obiora was said to have been tortured with a taser. Akubiro’s wife, Rita, was said to be away on a trip to South Africa at the time.
It was learnt that the gunmen later took Akubiro away along with Ada, his first daughter, Obiora, Oyinyenchi, Felicia, Nonso and Kingsley. Three person were allegedly left behind – Emeka, Chidera and a baby.
Immediately the gunmen left, a report was lodged at the Owutu Police Division. However, the DPO was said to have denied that the gunmen were policemen.
PUNCH learnt that since the incident, no one had been able to establish contact with Pastor Akubiro and his children. His wife Rita, who returned from South Africa the following day, was said to have received no calls concerning their whereabouts.
Another 18-year-old boy named Obiora was said to have been tortured with a taser. Akubiro’s wife, Rita, was said to be away on a trip to South Africa at the time.
It was learnt that the gunmen later took Akubiro away along with Ada, his first daughter, Obiora, Oyinyenchi, Felicia, Nonso and Kingsley. Three person were allegedly left behind – Emeka, Chidera and a baby.
Immediately the gunmen left, a report was lodged at the Owutu Police Division. However, the DPO was said to have denied that the gunmen were policemen.
PUNCH learnt that since the incident, no one had been able to establish contact with Pastor Akubiro and his children. His wife Rita, who returned from South Africa the following day, was said to have received no calls concerning their whereabouts.
Now this is very scary....a pastor for that matter!
