Founder of Solid Rock Kingdom Church, John Okoriko has been kidnapped by gunmen in Akwa Ibom state.
WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that the cleric was abducted when armed men invaded the church’s headquarters in Ibekwe Akpanya, Mkpat Enin LGA of the state on Tuesday.
The tragic incident was confirmed to newsmen on Wednesday by Odiko Macdon, police public relations officer in Akwa Ibom.
Macdon said the Akwa Ibom police command would ensure that the culprits are found and prosecuted.
“We have received that report and we are working on it,” he said.
The cleric, who preaches frequently over the radio and online broadcasts, concentrates his lectures on human values and God’s kingdom.
His abductors are said to be demanding N100 million in exchange for his release.
The incident is the latest in the activities of attacks by gunmen in the south-south state.
In September 2021, Nelson Effiong, a former senator representing Eket senatorial district, was abducted when gunmen invaded a drinking spot in Uyo.
Effiong, however, regained his freedom after close to two months in captivity.
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