Grief hits Deeper Life as three members kidnapped

By Muftau Ogunyemi

Three members of Deeper Life Bible Church in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State were reportedly kidnapped on Monday evening.

According to a message sent to the church’s WhatsApp platform, the victims were kidnapped while returning from a Bible study session at Kasemola Area inside Ogbese axis of the council.

“Good morning, beloved. Kindly pray along with us. Three of our members were kidnapped yesterday after Bible study at Kasemola inside the Ogbese axis.

“We are seeking divine intervention to secure the release of our kidnapped members. The case has been reported to the police and Amotekun Corps in the state,” the message read.

Olushola Ayanlade, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Akure.

Ayanlade said that the men of the command were already tracking the kidnappers iof the Deeper Life members in the bushes, and were working with the community to rescue the victim.

“I can confirm to you that there is an issue of kidnapping but I can not confirm the number of the victims for now,” the PPRO said.

(NAN)