ECWA Church attack: Abductors of eight worshippers slash ransom to N150m

Said Mr Olaitan: “Omugo community is deserted. People are moving out in droves. If you go there you will only meet vigilantes and hunters that are securing the property left behind. We have a police post but no police personnel manning the station.

“We are appealing to the state government to restore security to the community so that our people can go back home to carry out their daily activities.‘‘

“The abductors have reduced the ransom to N150 million. They are bent on collecting that sum of money.

“Reports from contacts with the abductors indicate that an initial ransom demand of ₦1 billion was made and later reduced to ₦150 million—an amount far beyond the financial capacity of the victims’ families and the community.”

The spokesperson added: “We are desperately appealing for the rescue of eight abducted worshippers and total security intervention in Omugo community.

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“This is the third time in six months that the shadow of terror has fallen upon our land. This time, the predators succeeded, turning a day of worship into a nightmare of blood and tears.

“This is not merely a security breach; it is a brutal assault on our faith, our dignity, and our very right to exist.”

The community urged the federal, state and Ifelodun Local governments and relevant security agencies to launch a coordinated, intelligence-driven rescue to secure the release of the abductees; deployment of police personnel, equipment, and logistics to activate the station and ensure a permanent security presence; establishment of a permanent Joint Task Force (JTF) base in Omugo and integration of local vigilante and hunter groups.”