Abductees at the Kwara State Government House
The 38 members of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Oke-Isegun, Eruku, rescued from bandits on Sunday, have been on medical attention at the Kwara Government House.
They were been received by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and other senior officials.
The rescued victims arrived in a long bus escorted by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS).
Speaking to correspondents at the State house, the governor reiterated his appreciation for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s support in securing the victims’ release.
He expressed sadness over the schoolgirls who were abducted, saying, “the state would not fully celebrate until the schoolgirls abducted in Kebbi State are safely rescued.”
It was reliable gathered that after the medical treatment, the freed abductees would be allowed to unite with their family.
Information regarding their whereabouts and released were not obtained as at press time
One of the rescued congregants, Bamidele Emmanuel, recounted the ordeal, describing the attack as traumatic. According to him, the church’s thanksgiving service had just begun when gunshots suddenly rang out.
“They surrounded the church. Three people were killed and some were injured,” he said.
He added that the abductors marched the victims deep into a forest and warned them against attempting escape.
The Kwara State Government continues to monitor the victims’ recovery as efforts intensify nationwide to secure the release of the remaining abducted schoolgirls in Kebbi.
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