The Church of Pentecost Deacon who was kidnapped in Johannesburg has been safely released, according to a statement made by Charles Owiredu, Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa.
Concerned parties and the Ghanaian community in South Africa are relieved by the news of the deacon’s release.
On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, Mr Owiredu posted on Twitter about this encouraging development.
Last night, the deacon/elder of the Church of Pentecost was set free. Now he is with his family,” he said.
The incident occurred on October 29, 2023, when a startling robbery and kidnapping at the Johannesburg chapter of the Church of Pentecost left some Ghanaians living in South Africa terrified.
Videos of the upsetting 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 in the recorded tape brandishing guns and threatening the pastor and other believers at gunpoint. The victims were made to give over several personal items to the attackers during the ordeal.
The incident prompted swift action from the Ghana High Commission in South Africa, which officially confirmed the robbery and subsequent abduction.
The safety and well-being of the deacon were of paramount concern, and the High Commission collaborated with local authorities and the Church of Pentecost to ensure a swift resolution.
The news of the deacon’s release has brought a sense of relief to the Ghanaian community and others who had been closely following the case.
Charles Owiredu’s Twitter announcement reassured the public that the deacon is now reunited with his family, marking a positive outcome to a distressing situation.
This incident has highlighted the importance of cooperation between government authorities and community organizations in addressing security concerns and ensuring the safety of individuals in the Ghanaian diaspora.
