Gunmen invade Ondo Celestial Church, abduct six worshippers

Gunmen person abducted six worshippers astatine the Celestial Church of Christ, CCC, successful Uso, Owo LGA of Ondo State.

The incidental took spot successful the aboriginal hours of Wednesday, during a work successful the church.

Spokesperson of the Ondo State Police Command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, who confirmed this successful a connection released connected Wednesday, said the incidental occurred successful the aboriginal hours of February 25 astatine astir 12:50 am.

Jimoh explained that the victims were reportedly taken to an chartless destination by the attackers.

“Upon receiving the report, the operatives of the Command, successful collaboration with the Nigerian Army and section vigilante groups, instantly mobilised to the country and commenced coordinated rescue operations.

“As a effect of sustained associated efforts, 1 of the kidnapped victims has been successfully rescued,” the connection said.

The abduction comes conscionable 4 days aft gunmen kidnapped a mates astatine Ilu-Abo, successful Akure North LGA of Ondo State.

Also, Oba Kehinde Falodun, the Alagamo of Agamo successful Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, was precocious changeable dormant by gunmen who invaded his palace.

Gunmen invade Ondo Celestial Church, abduct six worshippers