Families of the 15 worshippers abducted during a church night vigil in Kwara State have expressed growing fears that their loved ones may no longer be alive after weeks without any communication from the kidnappers.
According to relatives of the victims, the prolonged silence has heightened anxiety among affected families, many of whom say they have received no proof that the abductees are still alive since the incident occurred.
The worshippers were kidnapped on May 23 during a night vigil at Ori-Oke Ajaiye, located on the outskirts of Ekerin Village in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. During the attack, armed assailants reportedly killed three persons and abducted 15 others before fleeing into nearby forest areas.
Family members have appealed to security agencies and government authorities to intensify rescue efforts and provide updates on ongoing operations, lamenting the emotional trauma and uncertainty they have endured since the abduction.
The incident is part of a growing security crisis affecting communities across Kwara State, where recent kidnappings, attacks on traditional institutions, and assaults on rural communities have heightened concerns over the deteriorating security situation.
Community leaders and residents have repeatedly called for stronger security measures, improved intelligence gathering, and enhanced protection for vulnerable communities to prevent further attacks.
Although security agencies previously stated that search-and-rescue operations were underway, no official announcement has been made regarding the release, rescue, or recovery of the abducted worshippers as of the time of filing this report.
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Families of the 15 worshippers abducted during a church night vigil in Kwara State have expressed growing fears that their loved ones may no longer be alive after weeks without any communication from the kidnappers.
According to relatives of the victims, the prolonged silence has heightened anxiety among affected families, many of whom say they have received no proof that the abductees are still alive since the incident occurred.
The worshippers were kidnapped on May 23 during a night vigil at Ori-Oke Ajaiye, located on the outskirts of Ekerin Village in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. During the attack, armed assailants reportedly killed three persons and abducted 15 others before fleeing into nearby forest areas.
Family members have appealed to security agencies and government authorities to intensify rescue efforts and provide updates on ongoing operations, lamenting the emotional trauma and uncertainty they have endured since the abduction.
The incident is part of a growing security crisis affecting communities across Kwara State, where recent kidnappings, attacks on traditional institutions, and assaults on rural communities have heightened concerns over the deteriorating security situation.
Community leaders and residents have repeatedly called for stronger security measures, improved intelligence gathering, and enhanced protection for vulnerable communities to prevent further attacks.
Although security agencies previously stated that search-and-rescue operations were underway, no official announcement has been made regarding the release, rescue, or recovery of the abducted worshippers as of the time of filing this report.
