Elo was reportedly stolen from the Christ Embassy in Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos State, during a church service she attended in company with her parents and their housemaid on Sunday, July 8, 2018.
Elo’s father, Okpogene Ogidi, who confirmed the development to Saturday PUNCH on Friday, said some suspects were also arrested.
The girl was with the maid during the church’s children thanksgiving service when she suddenly disappeared.
It was reported that the maid had gone to get Elo and her two siblings some slices of cake shared at the thanksgiving, but did not meet the girl on her seat when she returned.
A child, who also attended the programme, claimed to have seen a woman taking Elo away.
The case was reported at the Alausa Police Station and was later transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Yaba.
Punch gathered that the girl was traced to Benin by the police on Friday while some suspects were arrested in connection with her abduction.
Her father, Okpogene, who spoke briefly with punch on the telephone, said he had yet to be fully briefed on how she got to Benin.
He said, “She was found in Benin. We are going to pick her at the Edo State Police Command on Saturday (today). She was found in an orphanage. After it was reported in the media, somebody identified her and informed me.
“The police were alerted and she was found at the orphanage this evening (Friday). We are very excited. I don’t have more details for now. I will get back to you.”
from punch
*I wonder how she got to Benin....I am sure she is older enough to tell her parents what happened and who took her.
God answers prayers. To Him alone be a the praise.
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DeleteALL the things you typed there, mmmmmmhhhhhhh?
I thank God 💃🏻🕺🏻 I am waiting patiently for Leah Sharibu. Our God is Faithful
DeleteGod is awesome and faithful.
Deletethank God they found her alive. well I hope it's the same Elo and not someone else or mistaken identity
ReplyDeleteNa wah a child that jumped on her parents and siblings when she saw them. So the parents won't recognise their daughter again. Thank God with them and don't type nonsense.
DeleteNa wao! We bless your holy name Lord. On a serious note, Christ embassy church need to work on their internal security, as this not the first time such ugly incident is happening.
ReplyDeleteMy friend will you keep quiet.
DeleteNothing stop them from having CCTV there. If the kidnapper identity was revealed atleast someone may have come forward to identify her. And security will take note of her face incase she try it again.
Delete@ Anonymous 11:00, David actually made a very good point about the church beefing up its security so this doesn't happen again, especially to minors. What is your point other than stupidity and all that's ugly? WINGS
DeleteThank God
ReplyDeleteThank you Jesus
ReplyDeleteI was just thanking God yesterday O when I heard. I'm still so happy. The word of God really works. The parents prayed, believed and knew for sure there will be a Testimony.
ReplyDeleteFar Benin how, My ear is itching for full gist.
Praise God!!!! After almost two months... Thank you Jesus
ReplyDeleteI specially thanked God this morning for this child. I was so happy yesterday evening on hearing the news. Indeed God is faithful.
ReplyDeleteThank You Jesus!
ReplyDeleteThank God she has been found.
ReplyDeleteI'm not trying to blame Christ Embassy but should they not have CCTV in the children's church atleast. It's not the first time such instances are reported in churches. It doesn't cost much to install one.
Parents if you do decide to remain in that church pls be careful. Those who took her may know the family and may not want her to reveal them. Pls change church but I know my people once they believe in one pastor that is the end.
I won't even allow such child go to children's church again. We will be joined at the hip or stay home and I teach you bible study myself if they refuse you staying with me in adult church.
Na for that your house you go dey rapture go happen. Don't go to church be there looking for who's believing in one pastor only.
DeleteExactly! Dey wait for their Mumu members insult.
DeleteDavid nobody will insult anybody. Why are people so blinded by their human thinking. A group of people go to where they are taught the word, its working for them and they feel at home in that family. How's it your trouble.
DeleteI'm so happy for her and her family and encouraged by their faith. When i first read bout her disappearance with the picture, I noticed tears rolling from my eyes. She looked too innocent. The parents kept holding on to God. So happy for all of them.
ReplyDeleteHopefully she recalls what happened. Many times, some victims don't recall . I'm super excited
Praise God
ReplyDeleteThank God. Orphanage ke. Nigerians are wicked
ReplyDeleteI was so happy yesterday when I heard the news.to God be the Glory, Thank you Jesus.
ReplyDeleteThank God she has been found. Don’t underestimate the power of social media.
ReplyDeleteElo is back. Praise God!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jesus
ReplyDeleteThankGod she was found a life
ReplyDeleteThank God it ended in praise
ReplyDeleteThank God.
ReplyDeletewaoo, this is really a great news, so happy for the family
ReplyDeleteThank you Lord Jesus Elo was found
ReplyDeleteAll churches needs CCTV in the children department
I can feel the parents Joy and excitement
God answers prayers, I spoke with my colleague about her yesterday and we prayed for her as well. Praise God
ReplyDeleteThe Power of social media,when all d celebs flooded their Instagram pages with her picture,the kidnapper had to quickly drop her in the nearest orphanage or get caught. All praises to God
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw d headline,i started screaming,jesus I bless ur holy name.thank u Lord
ReplyDeleteGod you are awesome, welcome back Elo.
ReplyDeleteThank you JESUS
ReplyDeleteBut human beings are wicked sha however I'm elated to hear this. Thank you Jesus!
ReplyDeleteGod is faithful .
ReplyDeleteJesus I thank you.
ReplyDeleteI really bless God on behalf of this girl. When I saw the news on instagram yesterday ,it was really emotional for me. The parents kept on trusting God and had faith in Him and He didn't disappoint them. Father, thank you
ReplyDeleteGlory be to God.
ReplyDeleteSo some people come to church just to steal babies. So everyone sitting next to you is a suspect. Chai!!!
ReplyDeleteThank God!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Lord! I am so happy, thank God she was found alive and well.
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