Kidnapped worshippers from a Christ Apostolic Church in Ekiti have been released after several weeks in captivity, according to police reports. Unfortunately, one of the victims died during the ordeal.

The Ekiti State Police Command has successfully rescued worshippers who were abducted during an attack on the Christ Apostolic Church located in the Ilejemeje Local Government Area, according to Naija News.

According to PM News, worshippers from the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) who were kidnapped have been freed after several months in captivity. The rescued individuals have been taken to a hospital for medical examination and treatment to assess their health and ensure they receive proper care.

The governor of Ekiti has announced that free medical treatment will be provided for worshippers who were rescued from kidnapping. He urged people to stop politicizing the incident on social media, emphasizing that security challenges should be addressed through collective support rather than partisan interests.

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has ordered the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) to provide free medical screening and treatment for the recently freed Eda Oniyo kidnap victims. This directive was communicated through a statement by the Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode.

The Edo State Police Command has apprehended four individuals, including a 27-year-old woman, linked to a kidnapping syndicate. This follows the abduction of a woman at the Vegetable Market along Airport Road in Benin City on June 14, 2026, where her husband reportedly managed to escape from the assailants, who are believed to be kidnappers.