Abductors of A’Ibom cleric reduce ransom to N30m

Gunmen who abducted the founder and president of Solid Rock Church in Akwa Ibom, Apostle John Okoriko have reduced their ransom from N100 million to N30 million.

Family sources told newsmen in Uyo on Thursday that the abductors used the victim’s phone number to communicate with the family.

“This morning again , the man of God called us and asked that his abductors are now looking for N30m We don’t have such money . we are still begging them.” The source said

It was learnt that stakeholders in the church have requested members to stop all social media postings to help security Agencies in intelligence gathering on the abduction of the man of God .

It would recalled that Okoriko was abducted by unknown gunmen who invaded his compound in Mipat Enin Local Council and whisked him away after firing several shots

State Police Public Relations Officer , Odiko Mcdon has however assured the public that the Commisioner of Police Andrew Ammieghene has ordered investigation into the incident .

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