Bandits Demand ₦100 Million Each for 38 Worshippers Abducted From Kwara Church

Bandits who abducted 38 worshippers from Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku, in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State have reportedly demanded ₦100 million ransom for each victim.

According to Leadership, the kidnappers have begun contacting families of the abducted church members, who were taken during a Tuesday worship service.

A community leader and Olori Eta of Eruku, Chief Olusegun Olukotun, whose four relatives are among the abductees, confirmed the development on Thursday, November 20.

He recounted that he had been in the church with five members of his family when the attackers struck and managed to escape with one of his wards through the church window around 6:06 p.m.

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Olukotun stated that the assailants have started reaching out to community members and relatives of the victims, demanding ₦100 million per person.

“From what we gathered from the kidnappers’ camp, they have grouped the victims according to their relations and are now calling our people through each group.

Some people in the community have received calls from the kidnappers demanding ₦100 million for each person. As for my own people, I have not received any call yet, so I am still waiting,” he said.

The attackers stormed the church on Tuesday, November 18, while a service was underway. Five persons were killed during the assault, and 38 worshippers were taken away by the gunmen.