By our reporter 30.11.2025
Gunmen suspected to be Fulani militia bandits raided a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area, during Sunday service.
The gunmen invaded the Ejiba community shooting sporadically and scaring away citizens, they attacked the Church and seized the pastor popular known as Orlando, his wife and several other members of the congregation.
The Kogi State government said Sunday, they have launched a manhunt for the gunmen with a view of rescuing the kidnapped members of the Church.
“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,” said Commissioner for Information Mr. Kingsley Fanwo.
” The Governor of the State, His Excellency Alh 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.”
About a week ago gunmen also invaded a Church in Eruku Kwara State killing three persons and taking 32 worshipers. They were released after the Kwara government intervened and paid ransom to the kidnappers.