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Nigeria: Terror bandits abduct three worshippers in Ewekoro LGA, Ogun State church

Terror bandits have abducted three worshippers inside a church in Obada Oko area of Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, Southwest Nigeria.

Sources said that the kidnappers stormed the Cherubim and Seraphim Church situated along Railway Station corridor in the early hours of Sunday while the victims were observing a vigil.

They identified the victims as Ifeoluwa Alani-Bello, Adebare Oduntan and Mary Oliyide.

Their abductors have demanded N6m ransom from their families.

“The incident took place at Cherubim & Seraphim Church, Ona-Ara, Oju-Irin in Obada Oko in the early hours of today (Sunday) during a night vigil held by the said church,” the source said.

Ogun Police Spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi, who confirmed the incident, said the Command’s anti-kidnapping unit has been dispatched to the area to partner with the Obada Oko Division to rescue the victims

Abimbola, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), recalled the Police had earlier warned members of the public against holding vigil and religious activities in isolated areas.

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