A peaceful community in the Ifelodun local government area of Kwara state was invaded by approximately seven unidentified armed individuals suspected to be kidnappers.

Tragically, the wife of a pastor from the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) was taken captive during the attack.

Mrs Blessing Ajiboye, the abducted wife of the pastor, was taken, along with two shop assistants, while they were serving customers in her shop.

It was also gathered that the two shop assistants later regained freedom.

The incident happened at about 8:45 pm at the trading shop operated by the pastor and his wife.

Pastor Johnson Olalekan Ajiboye, sharing his account, mentioned that the assailants, including two women, emerged from a nearby bush next to the Community Primary School and targeted the bustling shop.

Pastor Ajiboye said that he stepped out of the shop to pick up an item from their nearby residence when he heard the gunshots.

He said that shouts from his wife made him call out from the house’s balcony, only for the hoodlums to shoot at the windows and doors of his house, making it difficult for him to come out to do anything to help.

“The gunmen did not touch or cart away any money. They only grabbed my 34-year-old wife, Blessing Ajiboye, after removing the baby tied to her back. They dropped the baby on the ground”, he said.

It was also gathered that one neighbour said to be sitting near the shop was hit by a bullet and is currently receiving medical treatment at a nearby private hospital.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ajayi Okasanmi, said that he was yet to get details of the incident.