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The Cross River state Police Command has confirmed the kidnap of a pastor of Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pst. Sunday Adeniran, and a female teacher who is yet to be identified.
It was gathered that the duo were abducted from their residence at 8 miles, Ikot Eneobong Community, Hilltop Estate, on the outskirts of Calabar metropolis, which has brought fear and trepidation amongst residents of the area.
Findings showed that the unidentified gunmen abducted the duo in the wee hours of Saturday at about 1:30 a.m.
According to neighbours,the kidnappers gained access into his apartment through the roof of the building and whisked the Pastor and teacher away and nothing has been heard from their abductors as at the time of filing this report.
Speaking on telephone on Sunday, Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Irene Ugbo, confirmed the incident which she described as sad.
She said the police was on top of the matter adding that the anti kidnapping and Cultism Squad AKCS were on the trail of the criminal while assuring residents of the area to remain calm .
