C&S leader urges Kogi governor to secure release of abducted worshippers
Story by Okafor Vivian
A senior leader of the Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) Church has appealed to Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, to intensify efforts toward the immediate release of worshippers abducted during a recent attack on the church in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area.
Gunmen had stormed the church during a service, kidnapping the pastor, his wife, and several congregants, sparking widespread concern across the community. The church leader, in a statement, called on the state government and security agencies to act swiftly and ensure the safe return of all victims.
The Kogi State Government has announced that coordinated rescue operations and a state-wide manhunt are already underway. Security agencies have also heightened surveillance around worship centres across the state.
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Community leaders and lawmakers from the area have condemned the attack, describing it as a dangerous escalation of insecurity, while urging both state and federal authorities to prioritise the rescue mission.
The abductors have reportedly made ransom demands, further heightening fears among families and residents. Authorities have assured the public that efforts are ongoing to bring the victims home safely.
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