Ebun Francis|
A group of gunmen on Tuesday night stormed the residence of the Bishop of Ahoada Anglican Diocese, Rt. Reverend Clement Ekpeye, and whisked him away to an unknown destination.
An eyewitness account said the gunmen, forced themselves into the cleric’s compound and whisked him away in a waiting car.
The incident happened at about 8.45pm at the Bishop’s Court located on Odiemerenyi road in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The Clerical Synod Secretary of the Diocese of Ahoada, has condemned the abduction of the Bishop and called for prayers for his safe release.
He also appealed to the kidnappers to release Reverend Ekpeye unconditionally.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Nnamdi Omoni, while confirming the abduction of the Bishop, said that investigation aimed at ensuring that Reverend Ekpeye regained freedom had begun.
According to him, the hoodlums invaded the residence of the cleric and took him away at gunpoint, saying, Yes, I can confirm that it happened last (Tuesday) night.
“We have begun the investigation and all hands are on the deck to ensure his release. The matter is with us. The Special Anti-Robbery Squad has moved in.”