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 ordered free medical treatment for recently rescued worshippers who were kidnapped in the state. - The directive applies to all medical expenses incurred by the victims, who are currently receiving care at Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH). - The governor commended security agencies and community leaders for their roles in the rescue and u…
One dies as kidnapped Ekiti worshippers regain freedom
- Sixteen worshippers abducted from a church in Ekiti State have regained their freedom after more than two months in captivity, but one has died. - The victims were kidnapped on April 28, 2026, durin…
After 67 Days in Captivity, Kidnapped Ekiti Worshippers Regain Freedom, One Dies in Kidnappers’ Den
- Sixteen worshippers kidnapped on April 28 in Ekiti State have been freed after 67 days in captivity. - One female victim died while in the kidnappers' custody. - Community sources report that N25.5 …
Bandits want N280m for 18 worshippers despite killing my 14-year-old ‘son’ — Kwara queen
- Bandits kidnapped 18 worshippers and killed a 14-year-old boy in Kwara State, Nigeria, during a church event. - The queen of Ikerin-Opin, Bukola Daramola, who raised the deceased boy, is pleading fo…