Sunday November 23, 2025
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By Idorenyin UMOREN, Security Evaluator
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has announced the release of 38 persons who were recently abducted during an attack on Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of the state.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Sunday, November 23.
The statement highlighted the key role of federal authorities and security agencies in securing the release of the abductees.
“After many days of hard work by security forces and government representatives, HE AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON) is excited to announce the freedom of 38 persons who were recently abducted in an attack on Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Eruku, Ekiti LGA, Kwara State,” the statement partly said.
The governor credited President Bola Tinubu, for his hands-on involvement in the rescue operation.
“The governor says this is wholly due to the hands-on approach of President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, who has personally led the efforts to free the abductees. The abductees were freed today, November 23.
“The governor is immensely grateful to President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, for his direct initiative that made this happen,” the statement added.