Gunmen shoot Pastor, abduct worshippers in Delta

Some daredevil gunmen invaded a church in Asagba Ogwashi, Aniocha South Local Government Area, Delta State, over the weekend, shooting the pastor and abducting six worshippers.

Mr. Bright Edafe, Police Public Relations Officer in the State, confirmed the incident on Sunday, stating that it was reported on Saturday evening.

“A rescue team is currently in the bush on their trail,” Edafe said.

Reports said that the gunmen stormed Elyon Paradise Ministry Church, Asagba Ogwashi, during a night vigil. They rounded up six members of the congregation and whisked them away to an unknown destination.

The pastor, identified as Apostle Divine Omodia, was shot and also had two fingers severed by the assailants.

Sources disclosed that the kidnappers have yet to contact the church or the victims’ families to demand ransom since the attack.

The injured pastor was rushed to an undisclosed hospital, where medical personnel are battling to save his life.