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 been released after spending more than two months in captivity.
The development was disclosed by counter-insurgency and security analyst Zagazola Makama, who reported that the victims regained their freedom around midnight on Friday, 3 July 2026.
According to the report, the worshippers have been taken to hospital, where they are receiving medical treatment and undergoing evaluation following their prolonged captivity.
Makama said one of the 15 worshippers abducted during the attack died while in captivity, leaving 14 survivors who were released in what he described as a critical physical and emotional condition.
The victims were kidnapped on 28 April 2026 when suspected gunmen reportedly invaded an open-air crusade organised by the Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti.
During the attack, the officiating pastor was reportedly killed, while 15 members of the congregation were abducted and taken to an undisclosed location.
“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 stated.
As of the time of reporting, security agencies and the Ekiti State Government had not issued an official statement on the circumstances surrounding the victims’ release or the identity of those responsible for the abduction.
