Kidnappers of Lagos bishop, wife demand N10m

olamide oni

December 14, 2015 9:56 AM

A bishop and his wife were abducted in Delta state after kidnappers raided their car and shot their driver.

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The persons who abducted Bishop of the Lagos Central Diocese of the African Church, Rt. Rev. Gabriel Adebanjo, and his wife, Dorcas have now demanded N10m.

According to Punch reports, the kidnappers first demanded N100m, then brought it down to N50m, then N20m and now the abductors are asking the family to pay N10m.

It was previously reported that that the bishop and his wife were kidnapped in Warri, Delta state on December 5.

They reportedly attended party organised by a member of the House of Representatives. It was on their way back from the party that they were accosted by kidnappers.

The abductors were said to have put the couple in a vehicle they brought and drove off.

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It was also reported that church had already organised prayers for the prompt release of the duo.

The church’s spokesperson, Mr. Femi Adetona gave the press an update on the matter.

“We spoke with the kidnappers this morning and they have agreed to collect N10m. But the money is still too much. Where do we get the money from?

“Fervent prayers are ongoing in all the dioceses of The African Church nationwide for a quick release, especially at the monthly prayer meeting of the church which held at the church’s Solution Camp in Abeokuta over the weekend.”

olamide oni