The worshippers of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Igbala, Eda Oniyo-Ekiti, who were abducted during a church revival programme in Ekiti State, have regained their freedom after spending 67 days in captivity.
The victims were released late Friday night and returned to Eda Oniyo in the Ilejemeje Local Government Area around midnight, bringing an end to more than two months of uncertainty for their families and the community.
Following their arrival, the freed worshippers were taken to a medical facility for examination and treatment after enduring weeks of physical and psychological hardship in captivity.
The worshippers were kidnapped on April 28, 2026, when heavily armed gunmen invaded a revival programme at the church’s prayer mountain in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti. During the attack, the assailants reportedly opened fire, killing a pastor before abducting 15 worshippers and taking them into the forest.
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Confirming the development on Saturday, a community leader said the abductees had finally regained their freedom after weeks in captivity.
The community leader also disclosed that one of the captives died while in the kidnappers’ custody, describing the loss as a tragic outcome that has left the bereaved family and the community in mourning.
As of the time of filing this report, the Ekiti State Police Command had not officially confirmed the release or disclosed the circumstances surrounding the victims’ freedom.
Efforts to obtain comments from the police spokesperson were unsuccessful.
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