Suspected gunmen have abducted a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Gbenga Sanny, in Ondo State.
The incident occurred on Sunday evening at about 7 p.m. in front of the cleric’s residence in Ilu-Abo community, Akure North Local Government Area.
According to sources, three armed men emerged from a nearby bush and seized Sanny in the presence of his children before taking him to an undisclosed location.
Sanny is also a staff member of the Akure North Local Government Area.
His wife reportedly escaped during the attack.
A source familiar with the incident said the assailants acted swiftly before fleeing with the victim.
Confirming the development, the spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, Jimoh Abayomi, said an investigation has commenced.
Abayomi said police officers and tactical teams have been deployed to the area to facilitate the victim’s rescue and track down those responsible for the abduction.
Efforts are ongoing to secure Sanny’s safe release.
