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An apostolic church pastor has abducted a Catholic priest
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a pastor of the Apostolic Church of Christ in Lagos identified as pastor Izuchukwu Anoloba, 35, has been arrested by the Imo State Police Command for allegedly kidnapping a Catholic priest, Fidelis Ekemgba.
Anoloba, who confessed to the crime, said he got N1.5 million as his share from the kidnap.
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While parading the suspects, the state Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Hussaini, said the priest was in captivity until a N5 million ransom was paid.
He disclosed that the priest, 45, in charge of St. Peters Catholic Parish in Umunohu Amakaohia in the Ihitte/Uboma Local Government Area of the state.
The suspect, who confessed to the crime, described himself as a disgrace ” to the body of Christ”.
He also begged for forgiveness.
He said, “I am a pastor with Apostolic Church of Christ in Lagos. I got N1.5 million from the kidnap of the priest. I never knew I would be arrested. I regret my actions because I am now a disgrace to the body of Christ and my family.”
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