Olayiwola Matthew
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has announced the release of the 38 worshippers who were abducted by bandits from the Christ Apostolic Church, Eruku.
Governor AbdulRazaq made the announcement in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Rafiu Ajakaye.
“After many days of hard work by security forces and government representatives, HE AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON) is excited to announce the freedom of 38 persons who were recently abducted in an attack on Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Eruku, Ekiti LGA, Kwara State,” the statement reads in part.
The Governor, Ajakaye said, credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with the success, saying he personally led the efforts to free the abductees.
The statement reads further: “The abductees were freed today, November 23. The Governor is immensely grateful to President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, for his direct initiative that made this happen.
“The President had called off his scheduled trip for the G20 Meeting in South Africa to attend to the breaches in Kwara and Kebbi States. He had also directed heightened security deployments to Kwara, in what underlined his firm commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our people and Nigerians as a whole.
“The Governor also expresses appreciation to the Office of the National Security Adviser; the Department of State Services (DSS); the Nigerian Army; Nigeria Intelligence Agency; and, of course, the Nigeria Police, which has graciously deployed four new tactical teams to Kwara State on the directive of the President.
“The Governor also thanks members of the security forces across board, thought leaders, religious institutions, and all Kwarans for their support and goodwill since the unfortunate incident.”