Kwara Gov confirms release of 38 abducted worshippers in CAC Eruku

The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, hasconfirmed the release of 38 persons abducted during the attack on ChristApostolic Church, CAC, Eruku, in Ekiti Local Government Area. The victims, who were taken during an assault on the churchlast week, regained freedom on Sunday. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, RafiuAjakaye, the governor said the development followed days of coordinated effortsby security agencies and federal authorities. He noted that President Bola Tinubu had directed increasedsecurity operations in response to the incidents in Kwara and Kebbi states,including the deployment of additional tactical teams to Kwara. AbdulRazaq expressed appreciation to the Office of theNational Security Adviser, the Department of State Services, the Nigerian Army,the Nigeria Intelligence Agency and the Nigeria Police Force for their roles inthe rescue operation. He also commended community leaders and residents for theirsupport during the period. Security agencies have yet to release further details on howthe victims were freed or whether arrests were made.

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