Bandits Demand N50 Million for Kidnapped RCCG Members

Reports say that the bandits who kidnapped 8 members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) have demanded a N50 million ransom.

The Church on its parts has called for prayers for their release. The abducted members are part of the evangelism department of Trinity Sanctuary who were kidnapped in Kaduna.

They were reported to have been kidnapped by gunmen as they travelled to Southern Kaduna for evangelism.

They were whisked away on Friday in the bandits’ operational vehicle while the RCCG shuttle bus they were travelling in was abandoned by the roadside.

Head of Media and Public Relations of RCCG, Pastor Olaitan Olubiyi told Sunday Punch that the church was working with security agencies to ensure the safe return of the 8 members.

According to Olubiyi, “We feel completely disturbed by the development, and as a church, the best we can do is to pray that God will intervene and these brethren will return home to their loved ones.

“As a church, we are praying now and asking God to take charge of the situation. A report has also been made to the police.

Olubiyi added that the kidnappers have not yet made any contact with the church.

However, the public Relations Officer of RCCG, Kaduna Province, Alao Joseph told Channels TV that the kidnappers have demanded a N50 million ransom.

He also added that, “The divisional police officer in charge off the area reported to us in the early hours of today (Saturday), that a vehicle with the inscription ‘Redeemed Christian Church of God’ was found by the roadside with no occupant.

“The vehicle was about to be taken into custody when we received a phone call that some people were on their way from Kaduna to the scene; they brought an extra key for the vehicle.

“So, instead of towing the vehicle, we just allowed the church to take it away. A serious search for the members has been launched by security agencies, including the police and the military.”

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The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) is a Pentecostal megachurch