On Sunday, the Kogi State Government declared that it had stepped up patrols and surveillance, initiating a quest for bandits who had attacked the Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba.
The pastor, his wife, and an unknown number of congregants were taken away by the gunmen who broke into the church during today’s service.
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“Yes, I have information to that effect, and I am also aware that the security network, comprising the conventional security agencies and the local security architecture, is currently doing what they should do,” stated Kingsley Fanwo, the State government’s Commissioner for Information and Communication. In order to guarantee the survival of those abducted, the Yagba West Local Government Council authorities are collaborating closely with the security services. The criminals are also aware that Kogi will make every effort to protect all of its kidnapped residents. His Excellency Alh Ahmed Usman Ododo, the state’s governor, is in charge of organizing the events, and we will keep the media informed. We encourage the public to remain vigilant about their safety and to notify security authorities of any suspicious movements or faces. Say something when you see anything. Worship centers on the outside should also think twice before holding services in high-crime regions until things improve.
