Ex-CAN president, Akinola kidnapped

Peter Jasper Akinola, the former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and retired Primate of the Anglican Church has been kidnapped in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital with his driver by a gang of unknown gunmen.
BusinessDay gathered that Akinola was kidnapped at the entrance of the his youth empowerment foundation centre – Peter Akinola Foundation Centre for Youth Industrial Training at kilometer 10, Abeokuta-Lagos expressway at about 3pm in his Sports Utility Vehicle.
When contacted, Muyiwa Adejobi, the State Police Public Relations Officer told pressmen that it was too early to conclude that the incident was a kidnapping, but later disclosed that the State Commissioner of Police, Ikemefuna Okoye, had ordered a hunt for the suspects.
He said, “We are aware of the incident but it is too early to jump to the conclusion that it is a kidnapping. We were told that some armed men waylaid him and went away with his vehicle. But we have seen cases where armed men will steal a vehicle and go away with its owner or occupant for their own safety. Therefore, it’s too early to draw the line that it is kidnapping.
“However, we have alerted our men. We have details of the vehicle. By God’s grace, it won’t be a sad situation. The primate will be safe. The Commissioner of Police and the Area Commander are out to make sure he is safe.”
Meanwhile, reactions have however trailed the reported kidnapping of the 69-year old cleric from concerned individuals and groups who pleaded that the revered cleric should be released.
The Nigeria Association for Care and Resettlement of Offenders (NARCO), a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) that spoke with some sections of the media, appealed for immediate release of the clergyman without any conditions attached to it.
Gbenga Gbesan, the Association Chairman, who spoke on behalf of the Association plead thus: “We appeal for the immediate release of the revered Primate without any condition attach to it whatsoever.
2 Responses to Ex-CAN president, Akinola kidnapped
What are you gaining from this act of kidnapping when you will definately be caught, it is a matter of time. Then, you will be blaming devil you did not seen or known. Shame on you!


Bro Kareem Azeez
December 24, 2013 at 9:22 pm
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I REJOICE WITH HIS GRACE THAT HE WILL CELEBRATE XMAS WITH HIS FAMILY TOMORROW. GLORY BE TO GOD. VEN M. B. JODA, CHAIRMAN, AVM, EGBA ANGLICAN DIOCESE.


VEN ENGR M. B. JODA,CHAIRMAN,AVM,EGBA,ANG. DIOCESE.
December 24, 2013 at 9:36 pm
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