Two pastors of the EYN Church in the Billa Malamure area of Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State have been kidnapped by unknown gunmen.
According to a press statement released by the police, the gunmen attacked the residence of the two pastors at about 2 am today, Monday, and whisked the pastors away at gunpoint.
The statement, which was signed by the police public relations officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said the command confirmed the kidnapping of Pastor Ishaku D. Chiwar and Reverend James Kwayama.
He added that the incident occurred at Billa Malabu in Fufore Local Government Area. “The kidnappers targeted the house situated at Hayin Gada, Billa village, Malabu district, Fufore Local Government Area, and kidnapped them.”
“The kidnappers, who were armed with offensive weapons, invaded the victims’ houses around 2:00 am and whisked them away.”
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, has already deployed the command’s operational and manpower assets to launch a manhunt for the kidnappers and rescue the victims.
While assuring that the police will apprehend the perpetrators, he noted that the progressive efforts of the command will definitely bring the perpetrators and other persons involved to justice.
The police boss further re-emphasised the command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and resisting all forms of violent crimes in the state.
“The unprovoked kidnapping of religious leaders is unacceptable as they are critical stakeholders in policing service.”
The command, while appealing for calm, therefore, seeks the support and cooperation of the general public in its quest to protect lives and property.
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