Freedom Fm’s popular gospel show host George Nolland also known as “Bro Burnell” was held up and robbed by 2 armed masked men as he made his way into work early Friday morning.
“Brother Burnell” told Freedom Fm Newsdesk that he had just left his home in the Mc Knight area sometime after 3 am, and was walking along Central Street in the vicinity of Browne Bakery, when he was accosted by two masked men who demanded that he hand over his personal belongings.
“Brother Burnell” readily complied and the men took some $500 in cash, his cell phone and medication to treat his diabetic condition. The robbers made good their escape leaving Bro Burnell shaken but unharmed.
He then made a report of the incident to the Basseterre police station and reported for work at Freedom Fm where he informed his listeners of his traumatizing ordeal.
“Bro Burnell” has been the host of Fréedom Fm Gospel Mix aired from from 4 to 7 am weekdays and 4 to 11am on Sundays for the past 6 years.
Police investigations are ongoing.