The Territorial Police in Mityana, Uganda are investigating the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of a pastor and several of his followers.

According to a release issued yesterday, Police Spokesperson CP Fred Enanga said Pastor Kalibala Samuel disappeared with several of his church followers, including a family of seven members.

The pastor and the seven family members have been missing for seven days.

Namuwaya Jesca; Ssekyewa Shakim, 19; Nampeewo Shifrah, 17; Muteesasira Muhammad, 10; Ssenabulya Muhammed, 8; Nakintu Angel, 4; and Uwuzeeye Mable are among those who have gone missing from their home in Naama Central LCI, Naama Ward, Busimbi Division, Mityana Municipality.

“The pastor and his followers locked their homes and have since switched off their known contacts,” Enanga said.

He said, however, that they are following leads, after one of the followers made contact with one of her daughters whom, she left behind, but switched off the phone immediately after and did not reveal her whereabouts.

“It is unfortunate that we have a pastor, who is not transparent in his methods and for using his divine powers, to control his followers. Such conduct has a potential of opening wounds for relatives to missed their loved ones, during the Kibwetere cult saga in Kanungu,” the police spokesperson added.

“We want to assure the families that they should not lose hope as the search is ongoing. We shall trace for the secret location, and bring all perpetrators to book,” Enanga assured.

He added that so far, three accomplices of Pastor Samuels, who helped transport the victims, have been arrested.

They are Harriet Kajubi, a 53 year old teacher, Nalweyiso Harriet, a 62 year old midwife and Ssekyewa Shakim, an 18 year old student.

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