Gunmen kidnap 6 church worshippers in Ondo
By Jeffrey Agbo
Six worshippers at a celestial church located along Uso/Owo Expressway in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State have been kidnapped, police said Wednesday.
The command’s spokesman DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said in a statement that the incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday at approximately 12:50a.m.
Jimoh explained that the victims were reportedly taken to an unknown destination by the attackers.
“Upon receiving the report, the operatives of the command, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and local vigilante groups, immediately mobilised to the scene and commenced coordinated rescue operations.
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“As a result of sustained joint efforts, one of the kidnapped victims has been successfully rescued.
“Additionally, one suspected informant linked to the incident has been arrested and is currently assisting with ongoing investigations.
“Security operations are ongoing to ensure the safe rescue of the remaining victims and the apprehension of all perpetrators involved,” he said.
The spokesperson, therefore, urged residents to remain calm, vigilant, and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible and actionable information that may assist ongoing operations.
