The Nigeria Police Force has arrested four suspects over an alleged plot to kidnap a 59-year-old Abuja prophetess after she shared a testimony about her achievements and business success in church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The suspects allegedly bought a locally fabricated firearm for N120,000 and planned to stage a road accident to intercept the cleric on her way home after an evening church service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Adamu Muazu, disclosed the details while presenting the suspects on Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The intended victim, identified as Prophetess Elizabeth Amaka Afobike, is an assistant pastor who reportedly became a target after sharing her testimony during a church service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the police, the suspects allegedly used their familiarity with the prophetess and knowledge of her movements to plan the abduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the suspects, David Obaje, 26, reportedly worked as the prophetess\u2019s driver for about three months. Another suspect, David Dennis, 39, was said to have served as a bodyguard to the church\u2019s senior pastor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Investigators alleged that the suspects coordinated their activities through a WhatsApp group and planned to execute the operation on October 1, after an evening church service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their alleged plan involved using a vehicle to hit or block the prophetess\u2019s car, forcing her to stop before they abducted her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The police said the suspects allegedly obtained the firearm from a vigilante group for N120,000. Operatives also recovered a vehicle and a security uniform reportedly linked to the planned operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The alleged plot was disrupted following intelligence received by security operatives, who arrested the suspects before the abduction could be carried out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the arrests, Muazu warned religious leaders and worshippers against publicly disclosing sensitive personal and financial information that could expose them to criminal targeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also urged churches and mosques to strengthen security arrangements, particularly during evening services and when worshippers are returning home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The police said investigations were continuing to establish the full circumstances of the alleged conspiracy and prepare the case for prosecution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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