We’ll Rescue All Ejiba Church Victims Back Alive — Kogi Govt

Bandits in the early hours of yesterday attacked a Cherubim and Seraphim Church at Ejiba in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, abducting the pastor, his wife and several worshippers

Kogi State government while reacting to the attack said it had intensified surveillance and manhunt against the bandits.

The Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, said: “Yes, I have information to that effect and I am also aware that the security network, comprising the conventional security agencies and the local security architecture are currently doing what they should do.

“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, 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 movement and faces to security agencies. When you see something, say something.

“Worship centres on the outskirts should also reconsider worshiping in crime prone areas for now until the situation gets better.”