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.
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