The Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday confirmed the abduction of six worshippers at a Celestial Church along the Uso/Owo Expressway in Uso, Ondo State.
The state Police Command, led by the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, said the incident occurred in the early hours of February 25, 2026, when gunmen invaded the church at about 12:50 a.m. and whisked the victims to an unknown destination.
According to the police, operatives, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and local vigilante groups, swiftly mobilised to the area and launched a coordinated rescue operation.
“As a result of sustained joint operations, one of the kidnapped worshippers has been successfully rescued, while one suspect connected to the incident has been arrested and is currently assisting the police with useful information,” the command said.
It added that efforts were ongoing to secure the release of the remaining victims and bring all those involved in the attack to justice.
“Security operations are ongoing to ensure the safe rescue of the remaining victims and the apprehension of all perpetrators involved in this criminal act,” the police stated.
The command urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies by volunteering credible information that could aid the rescue mission.
“We appeal to members of the public to remain vigilant and support the police and other security agencies with actionable intelligence that will assist ongoing operations,” the statement added.
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