G¥nmen have abd¥cted a pastor, Rev. Samuel Gbinde, and two members of his congregation from the church residence at NKST Church, Andyar, in Ishan Classis, Benue State.
The abd¥ction was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Executive Committee of the NKST Church, which said the victims were taken in the early hours of Tuesday.
“It is with a heavy heart, yet with unwavering confidence in the sovereignty of Almighty God, that we announce the unfortunate abduction of our cleric, Rev. Dr. Samuel Gbinde, along with two members of his congregation,” the church said.
The church called on its members, clergy and supporters to pray for the victims’ safe and unconditional release, while asking God to grant strength and comfort to their families and the entire congregation.
It also urged security agencies, as well as the Benue State and Federal Governments, to act swiftly to rescue the abducted victims and bring those responsible to justice.
“We further call on the relevant security agencies, as well as the Governments of Benue State and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to act swiftly and decisively to secure the safe rescue of the abducted persons and ensure that those responsible, are apprehended and brought to justice,” the statement read.
The church further appealed to both governments to adopt more proactive and sustained measures against kidnapping and other security threats, stressing that authorities should take the fight to criminals instead of merely responding after attacks occur.
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