December 25, 2013
Peter Jasper Akinola, the former president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and retired Primate of the Anglican Church was rescued late Tuesday night from suspected kidnappers.
Hours before the Christmas, news had frittered in that the Primate and his driver has been kidnapped in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State.
Former Anglican Primate, Peter Akinola
Akinola was abducted at the entrance to his youth empowerment foundation, Peter Akinola Foundation Centre for Youth Industrial Training, at Kilometre 10, Abeokuta-Lagos expressway at about 3pm in his Sports Utility Vehicle.
The State Commissioner of Police, Ikemefuna Okoye, immediately ordered a hunt for the suspects.
Speaking of the events, Muyiwa Adejobi, told newsmen after the kidnapped that the incident might be a case of armed robbery.
He said, “We are aware of the incident but it is too early to jump to the conclusion that it is a kidnapping. We were told that some armed men waylaid him and went away with his vehicle.
“But we have seen cases where armed men will steal a vehicle and go away with its owner or occupant for their own safety. Therefore, it’s too early to draw the line that it is a kidnapping.
“However, we have alerted our men. We have details of the vehicle. By God’s grace, it won’t be a sad situation. The primate will be safe. The Commissioner of Police and the Area Commander are out to make sure he is safe.”
The prompt. Police response would proved fruitful when Akinola and his driver were rescued from the kidnappers along Joga-Iboro Road near the border with Benin Republic.
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