Abductors of 3 Deeper Life Church members in Ondo demand ransom

The kidnappers of three members of the Deeper Life Bible Church in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State have reportedly demanded a ransom of ₦15 million for their release.

The victims were abducted on Monday evening while returning from a Bible study session held in the Kasemola area of the Ogbese community.

According to a family source who spoke with reporters, the abductors have established contact with both the families of the victims and the leadership of the Deeper Life Bible Church. Negotiations are said to be ongoing as the families and church members continue to pray for the safe return of the captives.

The source said: “Yes, they have contacted us and have demanded for a ransom of N5 million per victim.
“We are raising money from well wishes and church members to be able to pay the ransom.”

Meanwhile, the church leaders have organised prayer warriors to intercede for the release of the kidnapped church members.

A source in the church, who confirmed the development said: “We have reported the incident to the police and Amotekun Corps in the state.”

Contacted, the state police command spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka, confirmed the abduction of the three church members.

Ayanlade said that police detectives were already combing the forest to locate and secure their release.
According to him, “I can confirm to you that there is an issue of kidnapping but I cannot confirm the number of the victims for now,”

He noted that efforts were ongoing to apprehend the culprits and bring the situation under control.