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BREAKING: Gunmen Abduct Six Worshippers from Celestial Church in Ondo State During Midnight Service

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….. Police Rescue One, Arrest Suspect

Suspected gunmen stormed a branch of the Celestial Church of Christ in Uso, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, in the early hours of Wednesday, abducting six worshippers during an ongoing midnight service.

The attackers reportedly invaded the church located along the Uso/Owo Expressway at approximately 12:50 a.m., forcefully taking the victims to an unknown destination while the service was in progress.

Confirming the incident to journalists in Akure on Wednesday, the Ondo State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, stated that the command received prompt reports of the abduction and swiftly responded.

“Upon receiving the report, operatives of the command, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and local vigilante groups, immediately mobilised to the scene and commenced coordinated rescue operations,” Jimoh said.

He disclosed that sustained joint efforts have yielded positive results: one of the kidnapped victims has been successfully rescued, and one suspect linked to the incident has been apprehended.

The arrested individual is assisting investigators with useful statements.

“Operations are ongoing to ensure the safe rescue of the remaining victims and the arrest of all perpetrators involved,” the police spokesperson added.

Jimoh urged residents of the area to remain calm and vigilant while cooperating fully with security agencies by providing credible and actionable information to aid the ongoing efforts.

The incident has heightened tension in the agrarian Uso community, amid recurring security challenges in parts of Ondo State. Authorities have not yet released details on the identities of the victims or the motive behind the attack.

Further updates are expected as rescue operations continue.

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Three Killed, One Injured in Fresh Jos Attack (Video)

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The attack comes 48 Hours After Bola Tinubu Visit.

Three people have been killed and one injured in a fresh attack in Nyamgo Gyel, Jos South LGA of Plateau State, raising fresh concerns over insecurity in the area.

The attack occurred just 48 hours after President Tinubu’s visit to Plateau, where he met stakeholders on security.

The victims, Luka Sandu Pam (36), Samuel Davou (38), and Deme Saidu (36) were ambushed around 7 p.m. on Friday while returning from Gero on a motorbike.

They were part of a group of about 15 youths heading home from a mining site. Eyewitnesses say the group was attacked by suspected armed herdsmen, forcing others to flee.

Gyel Youth Leader, Dung Davou, confirmed the incident, while Chairman of the Berom Youth Moulders.

Association, Barrister Solomon Dalyop, described the killings as a sign of worsening insecurity. He noted the victims had gone to observe Good Friday before the attack.

Police spokesperson SP Alfred Alabo could not be reached for comment as of press time.

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Ebonyi: Gunmen Assasinate Another Traditional Ruler

The latest incident brings to five the number of traditional rulers killed in Ebonyi in recent times, deepening concerns over rising insecurity and targeted attacks on community leaders.

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Gunmen have assassinated another traditional ruler in Ebonyi State, in what residents describe as a brazen and targeted attacks.

The victim, HRH Eze Jehoshaphat Ikegwu of Ishinkwor community in Onicha Local Government Area, was reportedly shot dead at his private residence after the assailants gained access under the cover of darkness.

Eyewitnesses said that the attackers fired through a window before forcing their way into the building, and killed the monarch in his bedroom in the presence of his wife.

The Chairman of Onicha LGA, Ikechukwu Ogbofia, has condemned the killing as barbaric, confirming that security agencies have launched an investigation.

Police spokesman, SP Joshua Ukandu, also said that the command has commenced a full probe.

The latest incident brings to five the number of traditional rulers killed in Ebonyi in recent times, deepening concerns over rising insecurity and targeted attacks on community leaders.

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Tinubu Briefed on Jos Attack, Approves Extra Security – Mutfwang

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received a detailed briefing on the recent deadly attack in Jos, Plateau State, and approved additional security measures to restore lasting peace in the affected areas.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State disclosed this after meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday.

The governor described the Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North, which claimed over a dozen lives and left many injured, as “an act of terrorism.”

He said security forces have since restored calm following fresh disturbances involving looters on Wednesday morning.

“Additional security measures have been approved by the President in conjunction with state security architecture, while investigations continue to unravel the identities and motives of the attackers, who are yet to be fully apprehended,” Governor Mutfwang stated.

The governor also revealed that President Tinubu may visit Plateau State soon to commiserate with victims and affected families.

The meeting followed President Tinubu’s earlier high-level session with top security and intelligence chiefs to review the situation and chart a coordinated response to the violence.

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