On Sunday, the Kogi State Government declared that it has stepped up patrols and surveillance, initiating a quest for bandits who stormed the Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba.
The pastor, his wife, and an unknown number of congregants were taken away when the gunmen invaded 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,” the State government stated through Commissioner for Information and Communication Kingsley Fanwo. To guarantee the survival of those abducted, the Yagba West Local Government Council authorities are collaborating closely with the security services. The culprits 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 activities, and we will keep the media informed. We call on the public to be vigilant about their safety and to notify security services of any suspicious movements or faces. Say something when you notice anything. Until things improve, worship centers on the outside should likewise think twice before holding services in high-crime regions.
