BREAKING: Bandits Storm Popular Church, Kidnap Five Worshippers

In a troubling incident in the early hours of Wednesday, five worshippers were abducted from a church located in Uso, within the Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

Reports indicate that armed individuals stormed the Celestial Church of Christ during an ongoing service at approximately 1:00 a.m., taking the worshippers to an unknown location.

The Ondo State Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the abduction to journalists in Akure on Wednesday, providing further details on the situation.

Jimoh said, “Upon receiving the report, operatives of the command, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and local vigilante groups, immediately mobilised to the scene and commenced coordinated rescue operations.”

He further disclosed that one of the victims has been rescued, while one suspect has been apprehended.

“As a result of sustained joint efforts, one of the kidnapped victims has been successfully rescued. Additionally, one suspect linked to the incident has been arrested and has made useful statements that are assisting with ongoing investigations.”

Jimoh added that operations are ongoing to ensure the safe rescue of the remaining victims and the arrest of all perpetrators involved.

He urged residents of the area to remain calm, vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible and actionable information that may aid ongoing operations.