Gunmen weekend, invaded a Church at Azagba Ogwashi, near Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area, Delta State, shooting a Pastor and abducting six worshippers.
Police Public Relations Officer of the State Command, Mr. Bright Edafe confirmed the incident, yesterday.
Edafe said the incident was reported on Saturday evening, noting that there “is a rescue team now in the bush on their trail.”
It was learnt that the gunmen had stormed the Church, Elyon Paradise Ministry Church, Azagba Ogwashi, during a night vigil.
The six members of the church were said to have been whisked away to an unknown destination.
The Pastor, identified as Apostle Divine Omodia was shot by the gunmen who allegedly severed his two fingers.
Sources said the kidnappers had not called for ramson for the release of the abducted victims since the incident.
It was gathered that the pastor was rushed to an undisclosed hospital where several medical personnel were battling for his survival.