Little Oluwabunmi Ajelerowho was
kidnapped from her church, Surulere Baptist Church Lagos on Sunday April
19th has been found in Abeokuta, Ogun state. She was found yesterday April 20th and is now back safe with her family.
The girl was kidnapped by two
men who rode on a motorcycle and pretended to be worshipers in the
church. They lured the little girl with Gala as she played with her mates in
the church compound while her parents were in the church worshiping.The
kidnappers came into the church through the main entrance but made away
with the little girl through the church's back gate.
Narrating what happened to Punch, her father, Oladapo Ajelero said
"It happened around 1pm on Sunday.
The
children finished their service before us and were playing on the church
premises; Oluwabunmi was among them. Suddenly, one of her friends
rushed in
and said two men had lured and taken her away through the back of the
church. Some people in the area said they saw her sitting between two
men on a motorcycle. I learnt they escaped through Nathan Street.
Our
hearts are broken, we don’t know what to do anymore. They have
called and instructed me to cooperate. I am still expecting their calls,
but for now they have not asked for any ransom"he said
Lagos state Police spokesperson, Kenneth Nwosu confirmed the rescue of the little girl.
"The child has been found in Abeokuta, Ogun State and reunited with her parents. Investigations are ongoing to track down the kidnappers.” he saidIt is however not certain if the family paid any ransom for her release.
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