Ekiti Church Kidnap: One dies in captivity as 14 worshippers freed months after abduction
- On Friday, July 3, 2026, Ekiti State Police Command announced the rescue of 14 worshippers abducted from a Christ Apostolic Church crusade in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti, Ilejemeje Local Government Area, after more than two months in captivity.
- Gunmen invaded the April 28 crusade, killing the officiating pastor and abducting 15 congregants; one of the 15 reportedly died while in captivity in the forest.
- Ekiti State Police Command spokesperson Sunday Abutu credited the rescue to coordinated efforts by the Nigeria Police Force, military, Amotekun Corps, local hunters, and the state government under Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji.
- Rescued victims are receiving medical treatment for critical physical and emotional conditions at a hospital. Commissioner of Police Falade Adegoroye commended the professionalism displayed by all security stakeholders.
- Security forces are intensifying efforts to apprehend the perpetrators while the police commissioner reassures residents of their commitment to protecting lives and property across the state. The public is urged to report suspicious activity to 08062335577.
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Abducted Ekiti church worshippers freed after 67 days in captivity
The victims, who are mostly residents of Eda Oniyo-Ekiti, were abducted on Tuesday, April 28, when gunmen invaded an open-air crusade organised by the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC). The post Abducted Ekiti church worshippers freed after 67 days in captivity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
One Dies in Captivity as Police Rescue Abducted Ekiti...
The Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed the death of one of the worshippers abducted during an attack on Christ Apostolic Church in Eda-Oniyo, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of the state on April 28, 2026, while announcing the rescue of the remaining victims. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu, said the victims were rescued through sustained intelligence-led operations and coordinated efforts involving the Nigeria Poli…
Ekiti Church Kidnap: One dies in captivity as 14 worshippers freed months after abduction
Fourteen worshippers abducted during an attack on a Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, crusade in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, have regained their freedom after spending more than two months in captivity. The development was disclosed in a report by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert covering the Lake Chad region. […] Ekiti Church Kidnap: One dies in captivity as 14 worshippers freed months a…
Kidnapped worshippers rescued in Ekiti
The Police Command in Ekiti says the victims abducted during an attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eda-Oniyo, on April 28 have been rescued. The post Kidnapped worshippers rescued in Ekiti — Police appeared first on Vanguard News.
Nigerian police are conducting an operation in the area to locate and arrest those responsible for the attack.
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