Adebayo Adenrele
In the early hours of Saturday, 4th July, 2026, the kidnapped victims of Eda-Oniyo community of Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State have been released and arrived at Ekiti State University Hospital, Ado-Ekiti (EKSUTH) for proper treatment.
Speaking on the development, a representative of the community and former Commissioner in the state, Rufus Ajayi appreciated God for the successful release of the victims.
Ajayi lamented that the Community borrowed money before they could raise N25.5m to secure their release despite recording one casualty among the worshippers.
He however thrown his weight behind the state government for not intervening in the ransom payment, adding the Kidnappers would turn the state to their honey pot if Ekiti State government had supported.
The Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government, Pius Alaba expressed his mixed feelings towards their release as well as the death of one of the victims.
He appreciated the state government for its support and assured that the local government has been involving in security summits in making sure that such occurrence do not repeat itself.
