Youths and vigilance groups at Benin Technical College (BTC) area on Sunday thwarted an attempt to abduct the pastor of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in charge of Ologbosere parish in Egor Local Government Council Area of the State.
The youths supported by worshipers of the church caught three of the suspected kidnappers.
Heraldnigeria.com learnt that the suspects began operation as early as 8am and they specialized in robbing, residents and unsuspecting worshipers on their way to church.
Witnesses said luck ran out of the suspects after they robbed worshipers of their money, phones and other valuables including cars, they were chased while trying to escape with the Pastor simply identified as Ayo.
The witness said the hoodlums abandoned a snatched Camry behind Church of God Mission Int’l (CGMi) and proceeded to the Redeemed Christian Church-God (RCCG) along Ologbosere street in the area where they abducted Pastor Ayo.
Pastor Ayo was being whisked away in his Nissan Xtera SUV marked LAGOS: EKY 353 CA when the suspects were caught up.
The witness said the worshipers and youths in the area chased the hoodlums until they abandon the pastor’s vehicle and the pastor
Edo State Police Commissioner, CP DanMallam Mohammed saved the suspects from being lynched by angry youths in the community as policemen were immediately drafted to the area.