BREAKING: 38 Worshippers Kidnapped in Kwara Regain Freedom
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has announced the release of the 38 worshippers kidnapped in an attack on Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Eruku, Ekiti LGA of the state.
A government statement on Sunday said their release came following coordinated efforts by security forces and government officials.
“Aftermany days of hard work by security forces and government representatives, HE AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON) 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 Kwara.
“The Governor says this is wholly due to the hands-on approach of President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, who has personally led the efforts to free the abductees.
“The abductees were freed today, November 23. The Governor is immensely grateful to President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, for his direct initiative that made this happen,” the statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, said.
The Governor also expressed appreciation to the Office of the National Security Adviser; the Department of State Services (DSS); the Nigerian Army; Nigeria Intelligence Agency; and the Nigeria Police for the release of the captives.
He also thanked members of the security forces across board, thought leaders, religious institutions, and people of the state for their support and goodwill since the unfortunate incident.
