Terrorists
By Abdullahi Abubakar
Three worshippers were rescued and nine worshippers were kidnapped as Terrorists on Sunday morning attacked the ECWA Church in Omugo community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.
This much was confirmed by the Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo.
The CP noted that the majority of the kidnapped victims are over 70 years old. He expressed confidence that security efforts would lead to their rescue.
“We just returned from the scene. Most of the worshippers abducted are over 70 years of age; very few are younger. From our analysis, the terrorists were trying to move into thicker forests by midnight, but we have blocked all the escape routes. I believe Almighty God that our efforts will succeed and the victims will be rescued,” Ojo said.
The joint security operatives—including police, forest guards, and soldiers—successfully rescued three of the abducted worshippers, while nine remain in captivity.
The attack has caused panic among worshippers and residents.
A source from the Kwara South Joint Security Watch stated that the church’s proximity to a military base—less than two kilometres away—and suggested possible lapses in security.
