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Pastor Reveals Why He Kidnapped Himself, Took Ransom From Members

Faith Ukanwa

Jan 13, 2023

Pastor Reveals Why He Kidnapped Himself, Took Ransom From Members
An ECWA Church Pastor, Albarka Bitrus Sukuya based in Jos, Plateau State, has explained why he staged his own kidnap twice and collected ransom from his church members.

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ALL FACTS NEWSPAPER had reported that Pastor Sukuya was arrested on Wednesday, January 11, by the state police command after investigations showed that he planned his kidnap where he received N400,000 and N200,000 ransom respectively from sympathizing church members. READ HERE

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Speaking to newsmen at the command's headquarters, Pastor Sukuya said he planned his kidnap because he was facing some financial challenges.

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In his words;

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"I put myself into these activities because of the financial challenges I am facing. When I did the first one, I felt guilty. When I went out, the money with me got finished. I was thinking of coming back. I was just confused. That is why I did the second one. I am regretting my action."

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Explaining why he burnt the vehicle of his senior pastor on January 1st, Sukuya said he did not know what came over him as he felt guilty of his action and was confused.

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"I am sorry for what I have done. I am really sorry" he added.

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