Reps demand rescue of abducted Ekiti worshippers, seek stronger security measures
The House of Representatives has called for enhanced security measures following the abduction of worshippers in Ekiti State. This plea comes after a church attack that resulted in the death of a pastor and the kidnapping of 16 congregants. Lawmakers emphasized the need to address the growing insecurity affecting rural communities and places of worship.
- ▪The attack occurred during a church crusade in Ekiti State on April 28.
- ▪Sixteen worshippers were abducted, and the presiding pastor was killed during the incident.
- ▪The abductors initially demanded a ransom of N1 billion, later reducing it to N50 million.
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Add us on Google The House of Representatives has urged security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the release of worshippers abducted during a deadly church attack in Ekiti State, while calling for stronger security measures to prevent similar incidents across vulnerable communities. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance during Wednesday’s plenary, sponsored by Kolawole Akinlayo, who represents Ekiti North Federal Constituency. The lawmakers’ intervention comes a month after armed attackers stormed a Christ Apostolic Church crusade at Eda Oniyo in Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, killing the presiding pastor and abducting 16 worshippers.
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