Gunmen have abducted six worshippers at the Celestial Church of Christ in Uso, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday during a church service. Police said the attack took place at about 12:50 a.m. on February 25.
The spokesperson of the Ondo State Police Command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Wednesday. He said the victims were taken to an unknown destination by the attackers.
According to him, operatives of the command, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and local vigilante groups, swiftly mobilised to the scene and launched a coordinated rescue operation.
“As a result of sustained joint efforts, one of the kidnapped victims has been successfully rescued,” the statement said.
The abduction comes four days after gunmen reportedly kidnapped a couple at Ilu-Abo in Akure North Local Government Area of the state.
In a related development, Oba Kehinde Falodun, the Alagamo of Agamo in Akure North LGA, was recently shot dead after gunmen invaded his palace.
Security agencies say efforts are ongoing to rescue the remaining victims and apprehend the perpetrators.
