Ghanaian Deacon Kidnapped in South Africa freed.

Ghanaian Deacon Abducted During South African Church Service Rescued.

Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Charles Owiredu, took to social media to announce the positive development. He revealed that the deacon, whose name he did not disclose, had been successfully freed on Tuesday night and was now reunited with his family. However, no specific details regarding the circumstances of his release were provided.

This incident adds to a concerning trend of robberies targeting religious institutions in South Africa, including churches, mosques, and temples. The country grapples with one of the world’s highest crime rates, prompting the government to pledge steps to enhance the safety of worshippers.