RCCG Pastor, Others Abducted In Oyo As Kidnappers Hijack Commercial Bus
Gunmen on Friday abducted a pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, identified as Olugbenga Olawore, and other passengers of a 14-seater bus in Oyo State.
Olawore is currently a pastor at Heavens Gate Parish, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Lagos Province 73, along Agbara-Lusada Road in Ogun State.
The bus, according to sources, was en route to Lagos State.
The source said the incident occurred at the Maya axis of Lanlate-Eruwa Road at about 5 pm on Friday.
“The cleric was returning from Ipapo town, where he went to put the final touches on the burial arrangements for his mother.
“The burial of the pastor’s mother, Deaconess Deborah Olawore, was scheduled to commence with a Christian wake next week, Friday, April 26, while the burial was slated for Friday, May 3rd,” the source said.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer of the state, SP Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the incident on Saturday.
Osifeso said, “Investigation is in progress.
“Updates will be provided accordingly, please.”
