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Ekiti police rescue abducted church worshippers after joint operation
via Punch Nigeria1 min read
The Ekiti State Police Command successfully rescued worshippers who were abducted during an attack on Christ Apostolic Church, Eda-Oniyo, on April 28. The rescue operation, announced by police spokesperson SP Sunday Abutu, involved a collaborative effort between the police, military, other security agencies, the Amotekun Corps, local hunters, and the Ekiti State Government. The victims have been taken to a hospital for medical examination and treatment. Commissioner of Police Falade Adegoroye commended the security agencies for their professionalism and collaboration, and thanked Governor Biodun Oyebanji for his support, as well as residents for providing useful information. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend those responsible for the abduction. The worshippers were abducted by suspected gunmen who attacked an overnight church service, killing the presiding pastor and abducting 16 individuals, including women, children, and an elderly woman. The kidnappers initially demanded a ₦1bn ransom, later reduced to ₦50m. Despite reports of the community raising and paying ₦10.5m along with other items, the victims remained captive, leading to protests and a House of Representatives resolution for their rescue.
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