By Correspondent.
The 38 persons abducted during a violent attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku, in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State have regained their freedom.
Their release was announced on Sunday in Ilorin by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq through his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye.
According to the Governor, the successful rescue was made possible through the direct and decisive intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who personally coordinated federal efforts to secure the victims’ release.
AbdulRazaq disclosed that President Tinubu had cancelled his scheduled trip to the G20 Meeting in South Africa to address the security breaches in Kwara and Kebbi States, demonstrating his commitment to the safety of Nigerians.
“The abductees were freed today, November 23. The Governor is immensely grateful to President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, for his direct initiative that made this happen,”the statement read.
The Governor also commended the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA), and the Nigeria Police Force, which deployed four new tactical units to Kwara on the President’s directive.
AbdulRazaq further expressed appreciation to community leaders, religious institutions, security operatives, and the people of Kwara State for their solidarity throughout the ordeal.
The victims, abducted during a church programme, were freed after days of intense security operations, bringing relief to families and residents who had been gripped by fear since the harrowing incident.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
