US pastor kidnapped during sermon in South Africa rescued after shootout
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South African police rescued American pastor Joshua Sullivan, who was abducted during a sermon at the Fellowship Baptist church. This incident is part of a worrying trend, with kidnappings in South Africa having tripled in the last decade. Sullivan was taken by four gunmen who stormed the church, but following a shootout, police managed to recover him unharmed. His mother expressed immense relief and gratitude for his safe return, highlighting the emotional impact of the ordeal on Sullivan's family and the community.
South African police successfully rescued an American pastor, Joshua Sullivan, who was abducted during a sermon last week, amidst a rising trend of kidnappings in the country.
According to police statistics, kidnappings in South Africa have more than trebled in the last decade, reflecting a growing crisis as the country grapples with high crime rates.
The Hawks, South Africa's serious crime police unit, reported that Sullivan was found unharmed following a high-intensity shootout, where three of the abductors were killed.
Sullivan's mother celebrated his safe return, sharing her gratitude on Facebook, while highlighting her son’s character and dedication as a missionary in South Africa.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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