Police urge calm as probe into pastor’s alleged abduction continues

Arusha. Regional police in Arusha have urged patience from the family of Pastor Steven Jacob (35) of the Christ Ministry Church in Muriet, following his recent alleged abduction and rescue.

Pastor Jacob was reportedly abducted on May 16 2025 by unidentified assailants, who later abandoned him in West Kilimanjaro, where he was discovered injured by farm security guards.