The Ekiti State Police Command says the victims abducted during an attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eda-Oniyo, on April 28 have been rescued.

The command disclosed this in a statement on Saturday by its public relations officer, SP Sunday Abutu.

According to the statement, the victims were rescued through sustained intelligence-led operations and coordinated efforts involving the Nigeria Police Force, the military, other security agencies, the Amotekun Corps, local hunters, and the Ekiti State government.

It stated that the rescued victims had been taken to a hospital for medical examination and treatment to assess their health and ensure they received adequate care.

The commissioner of police, CP Falade Adegoroye, commended the dedication, professionalism, and synergy displayed by all security stakeholders, saying their collective efforts led to the successful rescue of the victims.

Mr Adegoroye also appreciated the Ekiti government, led by Governor Biodun Oyebanji, for its unwavering support to security agencies, which he said contributed significantly to the success of the operation.

He further thanked the state’s residents for their continued cooperation, vigilance, and timely provision of credible information to security agencies.

The police commissioner said efforts had been intensified to apprehend those responsible for the abduction.

He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state and urged residents to remain vigilant and continue to support the police and other security agencies by reporting suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station or via the command’s emergency number: 08062335577. 

(NAN)