Thirty-eight worshippers of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Oke Isegun in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, who were recently abducted by suspected bandits, have regained their freedom.
A statement issued in Ilorin on Sunday by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Rafiu Ajakaye, read: “The governor is excited to announce the freedom of 38 persons who were recently abducted in an attack on Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Eruku, Ekiti LGA, Kwara.”
Governor AbdulRazaq attributed the successful rescue to the hands-on approach of President Bola Tinubu, who personally led efforts to secure the release.
“The abductees were freed today, November 23. The Governor is immensely grateful to President Bola Tinubu for his direct initiative that made this possible,” the statement added.
It noted that the President postponed his scheduled trip to the G20 meeting in South Africa to address security breaches in Kwara and Kebbi States. He also ordered heightened security deployments in Kwara, underscoring his commitment to the safety and wellbeing of Nigerians.
The Governor further expressed appreciation to the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Army, the Nigerian Intelligence Agency, and the Nigeria Police, which deployed four new tactical teams to Kwara on the President’s directive.
Governor AbdulRazaq also thanked religious institutions, thought leaders, members of the security forces, and all Kwarans for their support and goodwill since the incident.
