Kidnappers who abducted 15 worshippers during a night vigil at Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) No. 2 in Eda-Oniyo, Ekiti State, are demanding N1 billion ransom for their release.

A guest pastor was reportedly killed during the attack. Among the abducted is a family of four, a mother and her three children. Security agencies, including the Army, Police, Amotekun Corps, and vigilantes, have been mobilised for a coordinated response.

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The attack occurred in Ilejemeje Local Government Area.
The Eleda of Eda-Oniyo confirmed the ransom demand.
The Ekiti State Government condemned the attack as “heinous and unacceptable.”
The 148th Battalion of the Nigerian Army has been deployed to the area.
Efforts are ongoing to secure the victims’ release.

Authorities have intensified surveillance operations to track down the attackers.

Sources: Instagram / Social Media Reports

Police-600×375.webpThe Delta State Police Command has arrested Assistant Superintendent of Police Usman Nuhu for killing a 28-year-old suspect, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun on Sunday. In a statement, police spokesperson Bright Edafe said the officer has been transferred to the Force Headquarters in Abuja for disciplinary proceedings.

The suspect was reportedly apprehended while attempting to waybill a parcel allegedly containing a Beretta pistol with four rounds of ammunition. Force Public Relations Officer Anthony Placid confirmed the officer discharged his firearm in violation of regulations. The Inspector-General of Police has extended condolences to the deceased’s family.

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A family loses a relative to extra-judicial killing despite the suspect being restrained.
Police accountability is tested as the officer faces disciplinary proceedings and possible prosecution.
Public trust in law enforcement suffers when officers violate use-of-force regulations.
The victim’s death occurred while he was already restrained with hands tied behind his back.
The IGP’s zero-tolerance stance on extra-judicial actions faces a real test in this case.

Watch whether the force disciplinary committee recommends prosecution and what sentence, if any, is handed down to the officer.

Sources: Premium Times

The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has successfully secured the release of fourteen victims abducted by sea pirates along the Calabar–Oron waterways.

The rescue followed sustained intelligence-driven operations and coordinated tactical efforts targeting criminal elements in the maritime corridor. The Inspector-General of Police commended the joint security team for the successful operation.

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The victims were rescued without harm through targeted operations across identified flashpoints.
They are currently undergoing medical evaluation and debriefing before being reunited with families.
The IGP described the rescue as a testament to effective inter-agency collaboration.
Efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend all perpetrators.
The operation targeted criminal elements along the busy maritime route.

The police assured the public that efforts to bring the abductors to justice are continuing.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, PM News