Abductors of 15 worshippers in Ekiti demand N1bn ransom

The abductors of 15 worshippers from a church in Eda-Oniyo, Ilejemeje, Ekiti, have demanded N1billion for their release. 

The Eleda of Eda-Oniyo, Oba Joseph Awolola, disclosed the demands made by the kidnappers during the visit of a government delegation to the community on Wednesday, April 29. 

15 people were kidnapped during a vigil on Tuesday, April 28, at the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) No. 2, Eda-Oniyo, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti. 

A guest pastor to the church was k!lled during the incident. 

Following the incident, a government delegation arrived at the community to assess the damage done. 

The delegation led by retired Brig.-Gen. Ebenezer Ogundana, Special Adviser on Security to Gov. Biodun Oyebanji; also included the State Commissioner of Police, Mr Michael Falade and the Ilejemeje Council Chairman, Mr Pius Alaba. 

The traditional ruler expressed the traditional council’s readiness to cooperate and assist the government. 

In his remarks, the Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government Area, Mr Pius Alaba, said among those abducted was a family of four, comprising a mother and her three children. 

‎Alaba said that efforts were ongoing to facilitate the release of the kidnapped victims.