A disturbing incident has shaken the Oyi Anglican Church community in Anambra State, Nigeria. Venerable David Arinze Ajaefobi, the respected Archdeacon and Vicar of St. James’ Parish in Awkuzu, was kidnapped by unknown individuals at the church entrance.
According to reports, the cleric was abducted on at the entrance gate of the church, leaving the congregation and community in shock. The church authorities have confirmed that no contact has been established with the abductors, sparking fears for the safety and well-being of the victim.
The Anambra State Police Command has denied receiving any report of the incident, according to SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the state Police Public Relations Officer. This has raised concerns about the effectiveness of law enforcement in addressing the growing insecurity in the region.
The kidnapping of Venerable Ajaefobi has sent shockwaves throughout the religious community, highlighting the vulnerability of religious leaders and places of worship to criminal activity. The incident has also sparked calls for increased security measures to protect clergy and congregations.
The Oyi Anglican Church and the wider community are urging authorities to take immediate action to ensure the safe release of Venerable Ajaefobi and to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Source: Vanguard
