In addition to stepping up patrols and surveillance, the Kogi State Government said on Sunday that it has started a manhunt for bandits who stormed the Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba.
The pastor, his spouse, 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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But according to Kingsley Fanwo, the State government’s Commissioner for Information and Communication, “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.” Yagba West Local Government Council officials are collaborating closely with security services to guarantee the survival of those abducted. The criminals are also aware that Kogi will take all necessary steps to protect each and every one of its residents who are kidnapped. His Excellency Alh Ahmed Usman Ododo, the state’s governor, is in charge of organizing events, and we’ll keep the media informed. We encourage the public to remain vigilant about their safety and to notify security authorities of any suspicious activity or faces. Speak up when you observe anything. Until things improve, worship centers on the outside should think twice before holding services in high-crime regions.
