Gunmen kinnapped Apostle John Okoriko a popular pastor ‘God’s Anointed’
Gunmen kidnap on Tuesday evening, April 19 abducted the founder of the Solid Rock Kingdom Church, popular pastor in Akwa Ibom State Apostle John Okoriko, at Ibekwe Akpan Nya, in the Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State and demanded a ransom of N100m
According to rumors, gunmen stormed his church headquarters, where he also stays, and kidnapped the 74-year-old man.
The attackers, numbering around five, allegedly stormed the site immediately after the clergyman entered with his Lexus SUV through the church’s back fence, which led to a thick bush
“After successfully scaling the fence, the gunmen started shooting intermittently and violently entered his sitting room from where they pulled the octogenarian, prompting neighbours to flee for safety,” an eyewitness identified as Bassey Asuquo said.
Concerned neighbors contacted the police, who responded quickly, along with some adolescents who volunteered to assist in the hunt for the pastor, but all efforts were unsuccessful.
The Apostle has contacted the family through his phone, according to a family member who requested anonymity, and indicated that his kidnappers are seeking N100 million to ensure his release.
SP Odiko Macdon, the state police command’s spokeswoman, confirmed the incident in a brief statement made on Wednesday, April 20.
“The incident has been reported to the Command, and the Commissioner of Police Andrew (CP), Mr. Amiengheme Andrew, has ordered a discreet investigation with the goal of apprehending the offenders while keeping the victim safe.”
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