Gunmen kidnap landlord, Pastor, daughter in Calabar


Gunmen have abducted one Rev Mike Obiora of Word Alive Church in Cross River state.

Obiora is a senior pastor of the church, which is located at Anating street off lAtu in Calabar, the state capital.

The Cleric was abducted alongside his daughter identified as Shalom at about 8 to 9pm on Thursday.

Also abducted was a landlord, who had just moved into his new house at the end of Victory Way , Satellite Town , Calabar Municipality LGA.

According to Vanguard, the kidnappers whisked the victtms away in a boat after completing their mission.

The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Irene Ugbo confirmed the incident.

He said the police were working relentlessly to secure the release of the victims and won’t stop until they achieve their aim.

“We are aware of the incident , our men swung into action when they got the distress call, we won’t relent until they are found.

“They have ( tactical teams) combed the entire area thoroughly yesterday till this morning , but we won’t stop until we find them , ” SP Ugbo assured

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