Kwara Confirms Release of 38 Abducted Worshippers From CAC Eruku

By Enemona Endurance Samuel

Nigeria News Today — The Kwara State Government has announced the safe release of all 38 worshippers abducted by bandits from the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku, bringing an end to a devastating ordeal that had drawn nationwide attention.

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq confirmed the development in an official statement issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye. The release of the abducted church members follows intensified efforts by state authorities and security agencies who had been trailing the kidnappers across forest locations, according to briefings earlier monitored by The Bureau News.

The Governor thanked security operatives, local vigilantes, and community leaders who worked tirelessly during the rescue operations. He described the incident as a painful reminder of the security challenges confronting Nigeria, similar to previous mass abductions reported across the North-Central by international outlets such as Reuters.

Earlier reports had indicated that the worshippers were kidnapped while returning from a church programme, prompting swift government action and coordinated pursuit by joint-task security units.

Governor AbdulRazaq assured residents that the state remains committed to improving security architecture and strengthening early-warning community systems across border communities vulnerable to attacks.

The government did not give full operational details of the rescue to avoid compromising ongoing intelligence efforts, but confirmed that all 38 victims are now safe.

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