Charles Owiredu, Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, has confirmed the safe release of the Church of Pentecost Deacon who was kidnapped in Johannesburg.
Concerned parties and the Ghanaian community in South Africa are relieved to learn of the deacon’s release.
Mr. Owiredu announced the good news in a tweet that 1Family Radio was able to view.
“The Church of Pentecost Deacon/Elder was freed last night. He is with his family now,” he wrote.
The incident occurred on October 29, 2023, when a startling heist and abduction at the Johannesburg branch of the Church of Pentecost left some Ghanaians living in South Africa terrified.
Videos of the traumatic incident had gone viral on social media, drawing criticism and worry from a large audience.
The criminals, headed by a muscular man dressed in dark clothing, were shown on the recorded tape brandishing guns and threatening the pastor and other churchgoers at gunpoint. The victims were made to give over a number of personal items to the attackers during the ordeal.
The Ghana High Commission in South Africa responded quickly to the incident, formally confirming the robbery and subsequent kidnapping.
The deacon’s safety and wellbeing were of the utmost urgency, and the High Commission worked in tandem with the Church of Pentecost and the local authorities to guarantee a prompt conclusion.
The Ghanaian community and those who had been closely following the story are relieved to hear of the deacon’s release.
With his Twitter message, Charles Owiredu informed the public that the deacon is now back with his family, bringing closure to a difficult circumstance.
This incident has brought attention to how crucial it is for community organizations and government agencies to work together to address security issues and guarantee the protection of those living in the Ghanaian diaspora.
Source: 1Familyradio