Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State on Sunday announced the release of the 38 worshippers who were abducted by bandits from the Christ Apostolic Church, Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of the state.
The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, who made this disclosure through a statement issued on Sunday, highlighted the key role of federal authorities and security agencies in securing the release of the abductees.
“After many days of hard work by security forces and government representatives, HE AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON) is excited to announce the freedom of 38 persons who were recently abducted in an attack on Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Eruku, Ekiti LGA, Kwara State,” the statement partly said.
The governor credited President Bola Tinubu, for his hands-on involvement in the rescue operation.
“The governor says this is wholly due to the hands-on approach of President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, who has personally led the efforts to free the abductees. The abductees were freed today, November 23.
“The governor is immensely grateful to President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, for his direct initiative that made this happen,” the statement added.
The governor credited President Bola Tinubu, for his hands-on involvement in the rescue operation.
“The governor says this is wholly due to the hands-on approach of President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, who has personally led the efforts to free the abductees. The abductees were freed today, November 23.
“The governor is immensely grateful to President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, for his direct initiative that made this happen,” the statement added.
AbdulRazaq further thanked federal security agencies and local forces involved in the operation.
“The governor also expresses appreciation to the Office of the National Security Adviser; the Department of State Services (DSS); the Nigerian Army; the Nigeria Intelligence Agency; and, of course, the Nigeria Police, which has graciously deployed four new tactical teams to Kwara State on the directive of the President,” the statement read.
Finally, the governor thanked other stakeholders whose support aided the rescue efforts.
