A 27-man deadly kidnapping gang on Friday abducted a pastor,
Godson Akubiro, and six of his children from their Adeosun Street
residence, Koya Estate, Igbo Olomu, Ikorodu, Lagos State. Pastor
Akubiro is said to be the founder of Mountain of Breakthrough Church
in the area.
The area Community Developmen Association Chairman, Mr. Yinka
Obasan, said:
“I got a call that night from a resident who was coming from a
vigil. He told me that he noticed some military vehicles parked
outside Akubiro’s home. He said the vehicles belonged to a high
ranking military official because the insignia was covered...
“I told the man to wait for me and together we went to Akubiro’s
home. When we got there, I greeted the men I met outside and
introduced myself as the CDA chairman. I asked them if there was a
problem. Instead of answering me, they turned on my companion and
accused him of alerting me.
“After berating both of us for not minding our business, they forced us
to sit on the ground and seized our phones. There was another
resident sitting on the ground; they had detained him since 12am
when they arrived. Then they started beating us.”
The incident was said to have occurred about 1.30am.
Neighbours, who requested anonymity, told PUNCH that the gunmen
arrived at Akubiro residence in three jeeps and a Toyota Tundra
vehicle. The number plates of the vehicles were said to have been
covered. The gunmen, who wore army camouflage, allegedly gained
entrance into the house with the aid of an iron cutter.
It was learnt that since the abduction, no one had heard from Pastor
Akubiro and his six children.
One of them, an eight-year-old named Emeka, was allegedly tied to a
tree in the compound. No reason was allegedly given by the gunmen
for their actions.
Another 18-year-old boy named Obiora was said to have been
tortured with a taser. Akubiro’s wife, Rita, was said to be away on a
trip to South Africa at the time.
It was learnt that the gunmen later took Akubiro away along with
Ada, his first daughter, Obiora, Oyinyenchi, Felicia, Nonso and
Kingsley. Three person were allegedly left behind – Emeka, Chidera
and a baby.
Immediately the gunmen left, a report was lodged at the Owutu Police
Division. However, the DPO was said to have denied that the gunmen
were policemen.
PUNCH learnt that since the incident, no one had been able to
establish contact with Pastor Akubiro and his children. His wife Rita,
who returned from South Africa the following day, was said to have
received no calls concerning their whereabouts.
Now this is very scary....a pastor for that matter!
Godson Akubiro, and six of his children from their Adeosun Street
residence, Koya Estate, Igbo Olomu, Ikorodu, Lagos State. Pastor
Akubiro is said to be the founder of Mountain of Breakthrough Church
in the area.
The area Community Developmen Association Chairman, Mr. Yinka
Obasan, said:
“I got a call that night from a resident who was coming from a
vigil. He told me that he noticed some military vehicles parked
outside Akubiro’s home. He said the vehicles belonged to a high
ranking military official because the insignia was covered...
“I told the man to wait for me and together we went to Akubiro’s
home. When we got there, I greeted the men I met outside and
introduced myself as the CDA chairman. I asked them if there was a
problem. Instead of answering me, they turned on my companion and
accused him of alerting me.
“After berating both of us for not minding our business, they forced us
to sit on the ground and seized our phones. There was another
resident sitting on the ground; they had detained him since 12am
when they arrived. Then they started beating us.”
The incident was said to have occurred about 1.30am.
Neighbours, who requested anonymity, told PUNCH that the gunmen
arrived at Akubiro residence in three jeeps and a Toyota Tundra
vehicle. The number plates of the vehicles were said to have been
covered. The gunmen, who wore army camouflage, allegedly gained
entrance into the house with the aid of an iron cutter.
It was learnt that since the abduction, no one had heard from Pastor
Akubiro and his six children.
One of them, an eight-year-old named Emeka, was allegedly tied to a
tree in the compound. No reason was allegedly given by the gunmen
for their actions.
Another 18-year-old boy named Obiora was said to have been
tortured with a taser. Akubiro’s wife, Rita, was said to be away on a
trip to South Africa at the time.
It was learnt that the gunmen later took Akubiro away along with
Ada, his first daughter, Obiora, Oyinyenchi, Felicia, Nonso and
Kingsley. Three person were allegedly left behind – Emeka, Chidera
and a baby.
Immediately the gunmen left, a report was lodged at the Owutu Police
Division. However, the DPO was said to have denied that the gunmen
were policemen.
PUNCH learnt that since the incident, no one had been able to
establish contact with Pastor Akubiro and his children. His wife Rita,
who returned from South Africa the following day, was said to have
received no calls concerning their whereabouts.
Now this is very scary....a pastor for that matter!
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