PAG Bishop Abducted: Police Launch Investigation as Fears Grow

By COLLINS WANZALLAH, THE DISPATCH DIGITAL

Bishop Dr. Patrick Lihanda, a prominent candidate for the leadership of the Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) Kenya, has reportedly gone missing after an abduction. The incident, which took place on the evening of August 28, has sent shockwaves across the church and community, as police intensify efforts to locate him.

The abduction was first alerted by the bishop himself, who sent a distress message to his driver, Felix, at 6:11 PM. In his message, Bishop Lihanda warned that his life was in imminent danger. After receiving the alarming message, Felix attempted to reach out to the bishop, but his calls went unanswered, and all of the bishop’s phones were switched off.

Fearing the worst, Felix quickly reported the incident to Gambogi Police Station. The local Deputy OCS took immediate charge of the case and began an investigation.

In a statement, an administrator at the PAG headquarters in Nyangori, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the case, confirmed the abduction had been officially logged with the police. The administrator revealed that the bishop was last seen driving a white Mercedes Benz with the registration number KBW 547X, and the disappearance has been recorded at Mbale Police Station under OB number 30/28/9/2024.

The administrator urged the public to refrain from making speculative comments that might further distress the bishop’s family during this challenging time. He also called on PAG worshippers to join in prayers for Bishop Lihanda’s safe return.

Meanwhile, Vihiga County police have assured the public that they are working tirelessly to resolve the situation and pledged to provide regular updates. The investigation comes at a crucial time for the PAG church, as the seat of the General Superintendent, a position for which Bishop Lihanda is a leading candidate, is set to be contested later this year.

The bishop’s family and the church community remain in deep anxiety, as they continue to hope and pray for his safety.