Categories: Metro

Gunmen Kidnap RCCG Pastor Faturoti Olaniyi In Nasarawa

A pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Faturoti Olaniyi has been kidnapped by gunmen in Karu, Nasarawa State.

The incident happened early Wednesday when the attackers broke into his home located within RCCG premises near Bristol Academy in the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) area of Karu.

According to security expert Zagazola Makama, the gunmen arrived around 1:30 a.m., fired several shots to scare residents, and took Pastor Faturoti Olaniyi away to an unknown location.

Witnesses said the area was thrown into panic as the attackers operated freely for several minutes, forcing people to flee their homes.

Security forces, including police, local vigilantes, and hunters, quickly launched a joint operation, blocking potential escape routes and combing the nearby hills and bushes in search of the kidnappers.

As of the time of filing this report, the pastor remains in captivity, and rescue efforts are still ongoing.

KanyiDaily recalls that gunmen recently attacked a commercial bus on Sunday evening in Benue, abducting several passengers.

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

Recent Posts

Bose Iyabo Aina Honored with Certificate of Credence by NUJ, Lagos State Council

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, has presented Bose Iyabo Aina with…

14 hours ago

Nollywood Actor Joseph Momodu Joins United States Army

Nollywood actor Joseph Momodu has announced that he has joined the United States Army after…

2 days ago

Court Overturns Judgment Recognising NDC As Political Party

A Federal High Court in Lokoja has Overturned its previous ruling that directed the Independent…

2 days ago

Lagos Govt Announces Plan To Demolish All Distressed Buildings In Alajika Area

The Lagos State Government said it will demolish all distressed buildings in the Alakija area…

3 days ago

“Akara Or Kuli-Kuli Business Doesn’t Require Lot Of Money” — Remi Tinubu Tells Nigerians

Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of President Bola Tinubu, has acknowledged the economic hardship facing many…

3 days ago

“Don’t Blame Peller For Nigeria’s Olodo Culture” – Daddy Freeze Tells YCee

Media personality Daddy Freeze has defended content creator Peller amid the ongoing debate surrounding “olodo…

3 days ago