Victims of Ekiti Church Attack Released After Two Months In Captivity

The 15 abducted victims of the Eda-Oniyo community of Ilejemeje Local Government Area, Ekiti State, have been released after about two months in captivity.

However one of the Worshippers was said to have died in custody.

Upon their arrival, the victims, who were abducted on 28th April, 2026, during an attack at the Christ Apostolic Church, were taken to the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti (EKSUTH), for treatment.

“The successful rescue followed sustained intelligence-led operations and coordinated efforts by the Nigeria Police Force, the Military, other security agencies, the Amotekun Corps, local hunters, and the Ekiti State Government,” the spokesman of the Ekiti Police Command, Sunday Abutu, said in a statement on Saturday.

“The rescued victims have since been taken to the hospital for medical examination and treatment to ascertain their health condition and ensure they receive adequate medical care.”

Abutu quoted the Commissioner of Police in Ekiti, Falade Michael, as commending the dedication, professionalism, and synergy exhibited by all security stakeholders whose collective efforts led to the rescue of the victims.

He appreciated the Ekiti State Government under the leadership of Governor Biodun Oyebanji for its support of the security agencies, which “greatly contributed to the success of the operation”.

“The Commissioner also thanks the good people of Ekiti State for their continuous cooperation, vigilance, and timely provision of credible information,” the statement read in part.

The Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government, Pius Alaba, expressed his mixed feelings towards their release as well as the death of one of the victims.

But he appreciated the state government for its support and assured that the local government has been involved in security summits in making sure that such occurrences do not repeat themselves.