One of two kidnapped worshippers in Ogun freed – Police

The Ogun State Police Command has announced that Oladapo Oluwaseyifunmi, a member of the Celestial Church of Christ, Oriyarin Parish, Mowe in Obafemi/Owode Local Government Area of the state, who was kidnapped on Thursday, has regained his freedom.

Two days ago, the police confirmed the abduction of Seyifunmi and Oluboboye Abiola, who were kidnapped from the church when some gunmen invaded the place.

Earlier, through the command’s X account, police spokesperson in the state, Omolola Odutola, said, “Report at my disposal 28/3/2024 at about reveals that unidentified gunmen, invaded a Celestial church around Oriyarin village, Mowe, and abducted one Oladapo Seyifunmi, Oluboboye Abiola, and escaped through the thick forest behind the church.”

Also on Saturday, on the command’s Facebook page, the command’s PRO announced that one of the two kidnapped worshippers had been freed.

She said, “We are pleased to inform members of the public that one Oladapo Oluwaseyifunmi, Shepherd of the Celestial Church kidnapped, has been rescued through the relentless combing of the forest by policemen, hunters, VGN, and Amotekun. He has been reunited with his family.”

The police officer was, however, silent on the other abductee.

When Odutola was contacted about the whereabouts of the second person, she said, “The second person has not been released, and we are on the trail of the kidnappers.”