Nigeria: Gunmen abduct 6 worshippers, shoot pastor in Delta church

By Zuleihat Owuiye, Mamos Nigeria

Gunmen invaded a church in Asagba Ogwashi, Delta State, shooting a pastor and abducting six worshippers. The incident occurred during a Friday vigil at the Elyon Paradise Ministry Church.

According to sources, the gunmen stormed the church, shot the pastor, Apostle Divine Omodia, and cut off two of his fingers. The pastor was rushed to the hospital, where he is receiving treatment.

The kidnappers have not made any contact or demanded a ransom for the release of the abducted worshippers. The police have confirmed the incident and are working to rescue the victims.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, said, “Yes, it’s confirmed, the incident was reported on Saturday evening. There is a rescue team now in the bush on their trail.”