Kidnappers Of Methodist Prelate, Samuel Kanu Make Demand

The abductors of His Eminence, Rev Samuel Uche Kanu, Prelate of the Methodist denomination of Nigeria, and two others from the same church, have demanded a sum of N100 million before they could be set free.

Dr. Michael O. Akinwale, secretary of the conference, in a statement, acknowledged the kidnappers’ demand, stating that the church is appealing to parishioners to rise up and help.

“All Archbishops/Bishops, Your Grace/Right Reverence, grace, peace, and love of God be with you and all that is yours Amen.

“The devastating news of the abduction of our Prelate, the Bishop of Owerri, and the Prelate’s chaplain has left everybody in shock.

“This is a period of trial in which the church must cry out that ‘The Lord that answereth by fire’ must be our God to destroy all the manipulations of the Adversary.

“Let us all arise and cry out to the Lord!

“As we engage in prayer warfare, this serves to notify you that the kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N100m.

“In view of the urgency and the dire need to arrest the situation for the safety of our Prelate and other abductees, it has become imperative to seek your urgent response to raise the N100m ransom,” Rt. Revd. (Dr.) Michael O. Akinwale said.