The bandits who abducted worshippers from the Christ Apostolic Church, Oke-Igan, Eruku, in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, have reportedly demanded N100m ransom per victim.
According to the pastor in charge of the church, Lawrence Bamidele, between 30 and 35 worshippers were abducted in the Tuesday evening violent attack during the church’s service.
Multiple family sources and community leaders confirmed to newsmen on Thursday that the kidnappers had commenced contacting relatives of the victims, using the phones of the abductees.
The Secretary of the CAC assembly, Elder Josiah Agbabiaka newsmen that some families had already been reached by the abductors.