24/05/2026
๐ TRAGEDY IN KWARA ๐
Three worshippers have reportedly been killed while 15 others were abducted after gunmen attacked a night vigil prayer ground in Kwara State.
The tragic incident happened on Saturday night, May 23, 2026, at Ori-Oke Ajaiye near Ikiran Village in Ekiti Local Government Area of the state. According to reports, the worshippers were holding a vigil when heavily armed attackers stormed the prayer ground, opened fire, and whisked several people away into the forest.
Police authorities confirmed the attack on Sunday and said tactical teams, intelligence units, and security operatives have launched rescue operations to find the kidnapped victims and arrest the perpetrators.
This heartbreaking attack has once again raised serious concerns about insecurity and the safety of citizens, even in places of worship.
May the souls of the deceased rest in peace, and may the abducted victims return safely. ๐๐๏ธ