No fewer than 10 Terrorists have reportedly killed three persons and abducted 15 others during an attack on worshippers at Ori-Oke Ajaiye, on the outskirts of Ikiran village in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State.
Findings revealed that the attack occurred on Saturday at about 8:30 p.m. while the worshippers were observing a night vigil.
It was further learnt that many worshippers fled the prayer ground for safety following the invasion by the armed men.
Confirming the incident to journalists in Ilorin on Sunday, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Adekimi Ojo, said the incident was reported on May 24, 2026, by Pastor Adebayo Abiodun of Ijo Ajaiye Ati Igbala, Ekerin Village, Ekiti LGA of Kwara State.
According to Ojo, the pastor and members of his congregation were conducting a night vigil at Ori-Oke Ajaiye via Ekerin village on May 23, 2026, at about 8:30 p.m. when armed hoodlums invaded the prayer ground, firing sporadically, killing three persons and abducting 15 others to an unknown destination.
“Upon receipt of the distress report, the Divisional Police Officer, Ekiti Division, immediately mobilised operatives to the scene.
“The Commissioner of Police has directed a comprehensive tactical and intelligence-driven operation involving the Police Drone Team, PMF personnel, intelligence units and other operational assets for a coordinated rescue mission,” he said.
The police commissioner described the attack as barbaric, callous and unacceptable, assuring the families of the deceased, the injured and the abducted victims that the command was fully committed to rescuing the victims and apprehending those responsible for the attack.
The command also assured residents of Ekiti LGA and the entire state that intensive efforts, including bush combing, intelligence gathering and coordinated security operations, were ongoing to track down the assailants and bring them to justice.
Ojo urged members of the public to remain calm, vigilant and supportive by providing credible and timely information that could assist ongoing operations.
Hammed Shittu
