ECWA confirms abduction of pastor in Plateau
The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) on Tuesday confirmed the abduction of a retired pastor, Sunday Agang, in Jos, Plateau State.
A statement released by the ECWA church lamented the frequent attacks on its pastors and worshippers by gunmen in Kwara and Plateau states.
The statement titled, “ECWA Confirms Attacks on Congregation and Abduction of Pastor, Calls for Calm and Prayer” and signed by the church spokesman, Dickson Auta, read, “Our church, The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has confirmed a series of criminal attacks targeting its members and clergy in Kwara State.
“The church is actively monitoring the situation and has called for calm and fervent prayer following the abduction of seven worshippers and a senior pastor.
“The first incident occurred earlier this week at a church service in Oke Oro LCC of Oro Ago, DCC, Kwara State, when armed bandits attacked the congregation. During the assault, eight worshippers were taken, and several others sustained injuries of varying degrees, while the bandits went away with their phones and many valuables.
“In a subsequent incident, the assailants abducted Rev. Sunday Bobai Agangs, a pastor with the denomination.
“ECWA leadership has acknowledged receipt of all reports regarding the incidents and is currently engaged with the situation. In an official statement, the church urged the public to remain calm and prayerful.
“The church is calling on everyone to remain calm but prayerful because God is going to fight His battle Himself.
“Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.”
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