Fourteen worshippers abducted during an attack on a Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) crusade in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, have regained their freedom after spending more than two months in captivity.
The development was reported by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama, who disclosed that the victims were released around midnight on Friday, July 3, 2026.
According to the report, the freed worshippers have been taken to a hospital, where they are receiving medical treatment and undergoing evaluation following their ordeal.
Makama stated that one of the 15 worshippers abducted during the attack died while in captivity, while the remaining 14 were released in critical physical and emotional condition.
The victims were kidnapped on April 28, 2026, after suspected gunmen attacked an open-air crusade organised by the Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti.
The report also stated that the officiating pastor was killed during the attack before the assailants whisked away the worshippers to an unknown destination.
“One of the 15 abducted worshippers died while in captivity. The remaining victims are said to be in critical physical and emotional condition following their ordeal,” Makama said.
As of the time of filing this report, authorities had yet to issue an official statement on the circumstances surrounding the victims’ release or the identity of those behind the attack.
