Thirty-eight worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara State, have been reunited with their families after a coordinated rescue operation led by federal, state, and local authorities, with officials praising strong security collaboration.
Thirty-eight worshippers kidnapped during a religious event in Eruku, Kwara State, were safely reunited with their families after a joint rescue effort involving President Bola Tinubu, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq, and the Office of the National Security Adviser. The victims were formally handed over to Ekiti Local Government Chairman Honourable Awelewa Olawale Gabriel in Ilorin before returning home, where emotional residents welcomed them.
Awelewa commended security agencies and medical teams for their swift work and vowed to strengthen protection across all wards, saying, “We will leave no stone unturned in protecting the lives and property of our people.” The Owa of Eruku expressed deep gratitude, calling the successful rescue a testament to what coordinated action can achieve, as the incident renews calls for sustained collaboration to tackle rising kidnappings nationwide.