Unknown gunmen stormed the Elyon Paradise Ministry Church Asagba Ogwashi in Delta State, Friday night during a vigil and shot the pastor identified as Apostle Divine Omodia. During the incident, the assailants also abducted six worshippers. It was gathered that the pastor had two of his fingers cut off by the attackers before they whisked away the six members of the church to an unknown location.
“They shot the pastor, cut off his fingers, and carried six members of the church away. An eyewitness said.
“The pastor was rushed to hospital where several medical personnel were battling for his survival.
“Till today (Sunday), the kidnappers have not called to demand a ransom for the release of the abducted victims since the incident occurred,” the source said
SP Bright Edafe, the Police Public Relations Officer of the State Command confirmed the incident, on Sunday.
“Yes, it’s confirmed, the incident was reported on Saturday evening. There is a rescue team now in the bush on their trail.” The Police Officer said.