📰 SACO | Local Church claims ICE illegally abducted Father of New Born
- Jan 27
- 2 min read
January 27, 2026, in a statement released yesterday from the leadership at the First Parish Congregational Church UCC located at 12 Beach St, Saco, the church informed the public of what they are claiming to be an illegal abduction by ICE of one of the members of their congregation. The statement from the church reads as follows:
"This past Sunday, a member of our First Parish Congregational Church of Saco family, Makengo, welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the world. She is currently in the hospital, and her mother remains by her side while also caring for their three other children. Unfortunately and unfairly, Makengo cannot be there with his family right now.
While on his way the hospital with essential items for his family, Makengo was detained and arrested by ICE. This has left his wife alone at the hospital with their newborn and their children during what should have been a time of joy, rest, and healing.
We want to be clear and speak truthfully: Makengo is here legally.
His paperwork is in order.
He has no criminal record.
Makengo is a devoted husband, a loving father, a faithful man, and a cherished member of our church community. He is someone many of us know personally—someone who shows up, serves others, and lives his faith with integrity and kindness.
As a church family, we are coming together to support Makengo and his family during this incredibly difficult time. Funds raised through this GoFundMe will go toward legal fees, bond, advocacy efforts, and direct family support as we work to secure his release and care for his loved ones.
If you are able, we invite you to give.
If you cannot give, we ask for your prayers.
And in all things, we ask you to hold this family in your heart.
This is what it means to be church—standing with one another in moments of crisis, offering love, truth, and hope.
Thank you for supporting Makengo and his family."
The church has set up a gofundme that can be viewed here: https://gofund.me/d86b4404d
Please note, at time of publish, The Biddeford Buzz has not been able to independently verify the immigration status of the aforementioned individual.
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