Gunmen Kidnaps Pastor, Secretary In Plateau State

A pastor under the ERCC church in Quaapan Local Government Area of Plateau State, Rev. Thomas Ashaku has been kidnapped by suspected gunmen.

A report into the incident revealed that the pastor alongside the church secretary, Ezekiel Agwadu were kidnapped during a vigil that was organised by the church which is located at Namu community of the Council Area.

The incident was confirmed by the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Quaapan Council Area, Rev Isaac Tali in Jos on Tuesday.

In his statement, he claimed that the information of the incident did not get to him until Tuesday morning.

Tali said, “I have just been informed of the incident. It was the youth CAN President of Jos North who called me to report the matter and when I made inquiries, I found out that it is true.”

“The gunmen were said to have stormed the church and picked the two leaders from among other numerous church members who attended the programme. This is strange and unfortunate that such a thing can be allowed to happen.”

Tali stated that the incident had been reported to the police and the kidnappers had demanded ransom.