Weeks after abductors demanded huge ransoms and held church worshippers captive despite receiving millions of naira from their community, the Ekiti State Police Command has announced the successful rescue of the victims kidnapped during an attack on a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda-Oniyo, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of the state. The victims had been in captivity since April 28, 2026, when suspected gunmen stormed an overnight worship service, killed the presiding pastor and whisked away 16 worshippers, including women, children and an elderly woman.

Weeks after abductors demanded huge ransoms and held church worshippers captive despite receiving millions of naira from their community, the Ekiti State Police Command has…

Ekiti State Police Command successfully rescued worshippers abducted from Christ Apostolic Church, Eda-Oniyo. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the culprits.

The Police Command in Ekiti says the victims abducted during an attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eda-Oniyo, on April 28...

Kidnapped Ekiti worshippers from a Christ Apostolic Church have been released after weeks in captivity, though one victim tragically died. Police confirm r

The rescued victims have since been taken to the hospital for medical examination and treatment to ascertain their health condition

•Kidnappers collected N25.5m ransom, 150 litres of petrol, five bags of rice, say community sources

After over two months, kidnapped Ekiti worshippers regain freedom, though one tragically died. The Ekiti State Government is providing medical care for the