Gunmen abduct pastor, 13 others in Oyo

Gunmen on Friday abducted a pastor with Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Olugbenga Olawore, and 13 others in Oyo State.

The bus was waylaid by the hoodlums along the Lanlate-Eruwa Road at about 5:00 p.m. on Friday while heading to Lagos State.

Olawore, a pastor with Heavens Gate Parish, RCCG Lagos Province 73, along Agbara-Lusada Road in Ogun State, was returning from Ipapo town when he was abducted.

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The spokesman for the state police command, Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the incident to journalists on Saturday.

He said investigations into the incident were ongoing.

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