Ekiti Worshippers Kidnapped
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Sixteen worshippers kidnapped from a church in Ekiti State, Nigeria, have regained their freedom after 67 days in captivity. One female victim died while in the kidnappers' den. The Ekiti State Governor has ordered free medical treatment for the rescued worshippers.
Ekiti govt orders free treatment for rescued worshippers
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has mandated that the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) provide comprehensive and free medical care to worshippers recently rescued from a kidnapping incident. The directive ensures that all medical expenses associated with the victims' treatment will be covered. The worshippers were abducted on April 28 from the Eda-Oniyo Christ Apostolic Churc…
One dies as kidnapped Ekiti worshippers regain freedom
A group of 16 worshippers abducted from the Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo, Ekiti State, have been released after over two months in captivity, but their freedom is marred by the death of one ca…
After 67 Days in Captivity, Kidnapped Ekiti Worshippers Regain Freedom, One Dies in Kidnappers’ Den
Sixteen worshippers abducted from a Christ Apostolic Church in Ekiti State have regained their freedom after 67 days, but the ordeal ended in tragedy with the death of one woman in captivity. The vict…
Bandits want N280m for 18 worshippers despite killing my 14-year-old ‘son’ — Kwara queen
A devastating attack on a church in Kwara State, Nigeria, has left a community reeling after bandits abducted 18 worshippers and killed a 14-year-old boy. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, May 2…