Fourteen worshippers abducted during an attack on a Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, crusade in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, have regained their freedom after spending more than two months in captivity.

The development was disclosed in a report by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert covering the Lake Chad region.

According to the report, the victims were released around midnight on Friday, July 3, 2026, and have since been taken to a hospital, where they are receiving medical attention and undergoing evaluation following their ordeal.

Makama reported that one of the 15 worshippers abducted during the attack died while in captivity, while the remaining victims were released in what was described as critical physical and emotional condition.

The victims were kidnapped on April 28, 2026, when suspected gunmen reportedly attacked an open-air crusade organised by the Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti.

Makama reported that the officiating pastor was killed during the attack, while 15 worshippers were abducted and taken to an unknown location.

He said, “One of the 15 abducted worshippers died while in captivity. The remaining victims are said to be in critical physical and emotional condition following their ordeal.”

Authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the circumstances surrounding the victims’ release or the identity of those responsible for the attack.

Suspected gunmen have abducted a woman and killed a retired Nigerian Army officer during an attack on a residential community in Nasarawa State bordering the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.

The development was disclosed in a report by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert covering the Lake Chad region.

According to the report, the incident occurred at about 12:45am on Friday at Plot 038, PGC Community, located along the Nasarawa-FCT border near Jikwoyi.

Makama reported that the attackers invaded the residence of 46year-old Silas Orite and abducted his wife, Bukola Oluwatoyin Silas, 40year old, before taking her to an unknown destination.

The report further stated that the Community Chief Security Officer, Master Warrant Officer Reuben Yelwa, a 61year-old retired Nigerian Army personnel, responded to the scene in an attempt to assist the victims but was shot dead by the attackers.

According to Makama, police officers visited the scene after the attack, documented evidence and commenced investigations into the incident.

“Security operatives have intensified efforts to rescue the abducted woman unharmed and track down those responsible for the attack, while area domination operations have been reinforced to prevent further criminal activities,” the report stated.

A 60-year-old farmer, Emmanuel Kwaghchimin, has reportedly been killed by suspected armed herders while working on his farm in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.

The fatal attack occurred at about 3:30 p.m. on Friday in Atse Village, Mbajir Council Ward, within the Abako axis of the local government area.

According to police sources, the victim was working in his farm when he was ambushed and murdered by the suspected attackers.

After receiving a distress report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Katsina-Ala mobilised officers to the scene of the incident.

The remains of the deceased were recovered and taken to Aboh Hospital for a post-mortem examination before being handed over to his family for burial.

Security personnel have since launched a search operation in surrounding bushes to track down the fleeing suspects, while police say investigations into the killing are continuing.