Kidnappers break in through roof, abduct RCCG pastor, female teacher in Calabar

Photo: George Odok Jnr (NAN reporter)  

Suspected kidnappers have abducted a pastor of Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Sunday Adeniran and a female teacher in Calabar, Cross River State.

It was gathered that the duo were abducted from their residence at 8 miles, Ikot Eneobong Community,hilltop estate ,outskirt of Calabar metropolis a about 1:30 am on Saturday, November 13.

According to neighbours, the kidnappers gained entry into the apartment through the roof and whisked the victims away. 

Spokesperson of the State Police Command, DSP Irene Ugbo, who confirmed the incident to Vanguard, said the police was on top of the matter adding that the anti kidnapping and Cultism Squad AKCS were on the trail of the criminal while assuring residents of the area to remain calm.

 “We are aware of the incident ,and the Anti Kidnapping and Cultism Squad, AKCS ,has already swung into action and on the trail of the kidnappers. We want to assure the residents of the area to remain calm ,we will smoke them out no matter what it takes , there is no space for criminality in any part of the state.” she added.