Two prophets,Mercy Arogundade, and Sunday Akinbami narrowly
escaped death when they were rescued by the police after a crowd
descended on them for attempted kidnapping.
According to reports, the prophet were accused of attempting to abduct a girl called Fetisayo Oguntuase.
The
Ekiti Police Public Relations Officer, Victor Babayemi said the patrol
team team from Oke-Ila Division, Ado-Ekiti got there on time in response
to a distress call made, preventing the mob from lynching the duo and
setting them ablaze.
He said, “Having rescued the two prophets
and the alleged victim and taken them to the station, preliminary
investigation revealed that Feyisayo Oguntuase is mentally ill and was
handed over to the prophets for treatment and care by her father due to
the ongoing doctor’s strike.
“The prophets superintendent over a white garment church in Ado-Ekiti and give care to mentally ill people.
“In
the course of providing care for her, Feyisayo escaped from the church
premises, which prompted the prophets to launch a search for her.
“She
was spotted at Adebayo-Iworoko Road, Ado-Ekiti on July 16 at about 9am
by the prophets who made an attempt to apprehend her and take her back
to the church.
“However, curious members of the public, who witnessed the unfolding drama, mistook the duo for kidnappers and raised the alarm.
“A mob soon gathered with the aim of lynching the prophets but for the timeliness of police arrival at the scene.”
Babayemi
stated that Feyisayo’s father,Femi Oguntuase, confirmed that he handed
his daughter over to the prophets for care due to the on-going doctors’
strike. She has since been released to father.
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