Methodist priest kidnapped from farm in Ibadan

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Methodist priest kidnapped from farm in Ibadan

A reverend of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Akobo-Ojurin, Diocese of Agodi, Ibadan, Dr. Biodun Ogunbekun, has been kidnapped.

The cleric was traced to his farm by five gunmen at Kufi area, along Olounda-Aba road, Ibadan.

The Diocesan Bishop of the cathedral, Rt. Rev. Amos Ajiboye, in a statement he issued on Friday said Ogunbekun was kidnapped around 7pm on Thursday as he was leaving his farm.

He said, “The whereabouts of the priest is still unknown. On behalf of the Prelate of the church, His Eminence, Dr. K. Uche, and the Archbishop of Ibadan, Most Rev. M.K. Stephen, I appeal to the Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi, the state Commissioner of Police and other security agencies to please assist in finding the whereabouts of the minister of God and help release him unhurt.”

Narrating how the cleric was abducted, Ajiboye said Ogunbekun was on his farm with two of his staff at the time.

According to him, when he was to leave the farm, a gunman forced his way in as the gate was opened. Four other gunmen also appeared and grabbed Ogunbekun before taking him into the bush.

“We were told that the kidnapers did not come with any vehicle or motorcycle. They tried to take the priest away in his truck but they could not for some reason. They then decided to whisk him away on foot. We have alerted the police and they have visited the farm”, he said.

However, text message sent to he the state police spokesperson, Mr. Adekunle Ajisebutu, has not been replied at the time of this report.

Meanwhile freedom has finally come the way of abducted businessman and former Chairman of Ikot-Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Amaete Ntuk.