Following his phantom kidnap on November 14, 2022 and November 30, 2022, during which the sum of N400, 000 and N200, 000 were paid by his congregants as ransom for his release, his methods triggered suspicion.

According to a statement, yesterday by Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Alfred Alabo, through credible intelligence, the clergyman was invited by the DPO of Nassarawa Gwong Police Station, CSP Musa Hassan and investigation commenced immediately.

He said in the course of investigation, it was established that the suspect had been conspiring with his gang to stage his kidnap and fraudulently collect ransom.

On interrogation, the suspect confessed to have committed the crime and mentioned three persons as his accomplices. They are Baruk Mailale, Nathaniel Bitrus both males of Yelwan Zangam village of Jos-North and and Aye (surname yet to be known) ‘male of Jalingo, Taraba State.

The suspect further disclosed that on January 4, 2023, he set ablaze two motor vehicles ( a Mercedes Benz and a Toyota) and a bicycle parked at ECWA Bishara 3 Jenta Apata premises belonging to his colleagues whom he alleged is one of those who hate him.

However, police operatives of Nassarawa Gwong Division, Jos-north local council arrested two of the suspects namely, Baruk Mailale and Nathaniel Bitrus while efforts are on to arrest Aye, the third suspect.

The Command wants members of the public to be watchful and report any suspicious happenings around them or within their area on time, as this will help in arresting criminals, thereby reducing crime and criminality in the state.