Gunmen abduct Bishop Oluwaseun Aderogba, wife in Oyo

Rt. Rev Oluwaseun Aderogba, the Anglican Bishop of Jebba Diocese in Kwara State, and his wife have been kidnapped by gunmen.

The cleric’s driver was also kidnapped alongside the couple who were traveling on the new Oyo-Ogbomoso Expressway in Oyo State.

On their trip to Kwara state on Sunday, at about 8:30 p.m., their vehicle experienced a defect. They parked to remedy the problem, but they were apparently kidnapped by gun-wielding thugs.

Sources said their abductors have demanded a ransom of N50 million to free their captives.

Adewale Osifeso, the Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, confirmed the abduction in a statement on Monday morning.

He said the command had swung into action to free the captives and arrest the criminals.

“On Sunday 12/06/2022 at about 2100HRS, One Rev. Adekunle Adeluwa reported to the Command through an incident report at Atiba Divisional Police Headquarters, Oyo town that at about 2030 hours, One Bishop Rt. Rev Aderogba of Jebba Diocese, Kwara State in the company of his wife and driver were abducted.

“Preliminary investigations reveal that the victim’s vehicle developed what seemed a mechanical fault while traveling from Yewa, Ogun State to Jebba, Kwara State en route to an isolated area along New Oyo/Ogbomoso Expressway.

“The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations of the Command is in charge of the rescue operation that has commenced since 2100HRS of Sunday 12/06/2022.

“All the tactical teams of the Command Anti-Kidnapping squad, Ambush Squad, Puff Adder, Police Mobile Force, Counter-terrorism Unit, and Conventional Police personnel along with local hunters and vigilantes are all involved in the rescue operations.

“Meanwhile, the discreet investigation led by the State Criminal Investigation Department is simultaneously been vigorously embarked upon to ensure that the victims are rescued unhurt.

“While enjoining members of the public to report any suspicion to the nearest Police Division or formation, credible and timely information, the public is assured of their safety as they go about their lawful activities.”