Armed bandits attacked the newly established Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State on Sunday.
According to reports, the pastor of the church, popularly known as Orlando, was taken away along with his wife and several other members.
It was gathered that the attack occurred during the Sunday service, forcing the worshippers to run for safety amid gunshots in the area.
The exact number of those kidnapped was yet to be ascertained at the time of filing this report.
Speaking on the incident, the State government, through the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, stated that security agencies were working to ensure the release of those taken.
“The authorities of Yagba West Local Government Council are working hard with the security agencies to ensure those kidnapped are rescued alive. The perpetrators, too, already know that Kogi will do everything possible to secure every one of its citizens abducted.
“The Governor of the State, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, is coordinating activities, and we will keep the press updated on the operations.
“We urge the citizens to be security-conscious and also report suspicious movements and faces to security agencies. When you see something, say something.
“Worship Centres in the outskirts should also reconsider worshipping in crime-prone areas for now until the situation gets better,” Fanwo said.
