Church members abducted during vigil in Ondo

Members of a church in Akure, the Ondo State capital, were kidnapped while holding a vigil service on Wednesday.

A six-month-old baby and the pastor of the church were among those kidnapped in the operation.

Operatives of the Amotekun Corps in Ondo announced the arrest of the gang behind the incident.

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The suspect, who reportedly disguised as a woman, was arrested in a nearby bush after he invaded the church located in Edo lodge area of Akure with members of his gang.

Amotekun State Commander, Adetunji Adeleye, said the suspect, Igbekele, was arrested on the spot while others escaped.