Pastor Kidnapped by 4 Men After Female Congregant Requested Him to Meet Her
- Pastor Owen Silozi received a phone call from a female congregant requesting a meeting
- When he got to the location, he was confronted by four men who forcibly bundled him into a vehicle
- After the abduction, the alleged criminals contacted Pastor Silozi's wife, demanding a ransom of R6,9k
Police have rescued a 39-year-old pastor who five suspected criminals abducted at his church.
Source: UGC
Plot to kidnap pastor for ransom
According to Mwebantu, police launched a successful rescue operation that led to the arrest of two suspects involved in the abduction.
Investigations revealed that Pastor Owen Silozi received a phone call from a female congregant requesting a meeting at the church premises.
Upon his arrival, he was confronted by four men who forcibly bundled him into a nearby motor vehicle.
"Witnesses reported that the vehicle, a white Toyota Allion, sped off towards Kafue road," deputy spokesperson Danny Mwale told the media.
Abductors demand ransom
Following the abduction, the alleged criminals contacted Pastor Silozi's wife, demanding a ransom of R6,9k.
The call was the starting point as police were immediately alerted and began their investigations.
"Police officers managed to apprehend the suspects and rescue the pastor, who was found with a deep cut on his head," Mr Mwale reported.
Among those arrested was Josephine Changwe, a 58-year-old member of Pastor Silozi's church
How cops found the suspects
The suspects led police officers to a house where it is alleged the pastor was tortured.
The house's owner, 25-year-old Kennedy Mubanga, was also arrested.
A manhunt has been launched for three additional suspects: Musonda Mushili, Emmanuel, and Maureen Mwitumwa.
The police continue to bring all involved to justice and ensure the community's safety.
Pastor sentenced to 9 years for stealing money from his church members
Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that a pastor is on his way to prison for fleecing his church members of their hard-earned money using false promises. The pastor is known for his flamboyant lifestyle, and he collects money from his members to finance it.
Bishop Lamor Whitehead was sentenced to nine years in prison for wire fraud, attempted wire fraud, and attempted extortion.
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