Kidnapped SA Pentecost Deacon Released

The National Head of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle A. Yiadom-Boakye, has said their kidnapped member, Elder Emmanuel Cudjoe, has been released.

The deacon was kidnapped in South Africa during a church service on Sunday.

The Ghanaian community in South Africa and the rest of the world were left in shock after a video of some unknown gang men attacked the Pentecost church during service, robbed them of their valuables, and kidnapped a deacon.

The Church of Pentecost declared three days of fasting and prayers for their members.

In a brief post, Mr. Yiadom-Boakye stated that Elder Emmanuel Cudjoe had come home alive.

“God has done it. Dear saints,

“By the grace of God, the National Deacon of South Africa, Elder Emmanuel Cudjoe, has come home now alive. God has done it again, miraculously. Thank you for your prayers,” he added.

Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Charles Owiredu, has announced the safe release of the Church of Pentecost Deacon who was kidnapped in Johannesburg.

The news of the deacon’s freedom brings relief to the Ghanaian community in South Africa and concerned individuals.

This positive development was shared by Mr Owiredu in a Twitter post on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

“The Church of Pentecost Deacon/Elder was freed last night. He is with his family now,” he said.

Videos of the distressing event had surfaced on social media, sparking widespread concern and condemnation.

The captured footage portrayed the perpetrators, led by a well-built man in dark clothing, brandishing firearms and subjecting the preacher and church members to threats at gunpoint. During the ordeal, the victims were forced to relinquish various personal belongings to the assailants.

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.

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