Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers, again on Wednesday midnight, stormed a Celestial Church in Uso, in Owo LGA of Ondo State and packed away six of the worshippers in an unexpected attack.
Edo State Police Command in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Jimoh Abayomi, confirmed the incidence
According to the PPRO , “incident occurred at about 12:50 a.m. on Wednesday morning, February 25, 2026, at a church located along the Uso/Owo Expressway.
The attackers reportedly whisked the victims away to an unknown destination.
The statement added that upon receiving the report, operatives of the command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, CP Adebowale Lawal, swiftly mobilized to the scene in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and local vigilante groups to commence coordinated rescue operations.
As a result of the sustained joint efforts, one of the kidnapped worshippers was successfully rescued.
Police also confirmed the arrest of one suspected informant linked to the incident.
The suspect is currently assisting security agencies with ongoing investigations.
The Command assured residents that security operations are ongoing to ensure the safe rescue of the remaining victims and the arrest of all those involved in the crime.
The command urged the residents to remain calm and vigilant, and also cooperate with security agencies by providing credible and actionable information that could aid the rescue efforts.
