Three worshippers killed, 15 abducted in fresh attack on Kwara community 

Bandits killed 3 persons and abducted 15 others connected Saturday successful an onslaught connected worshippers astatine Ori-Oke Ajaiye, successful the outskirts of Ikiran colony of Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State.

The onslaught occurred portion the worshippers were observing nighttime vigil astatine astir 20:30 pm.

The Kwara State Police Command, successful a connection released connected Sunday by spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire Adeyemi, confirmed the incident.

“The incidental was reported connected 24th May, 2026, by 1 Pastor Adebayo Abiodun of Ijo Ajaiye Ati Igbala, Ekerin Village, Ekiti LGA Kwara State, who stated that portion conducting a nighttime vigil alongside members of his congregation astatine Ori-Oke Ijaye via Ekerin village, connected 23rd May, 2026, astatine astir 2030hrs, equipped hoodlums invaded the supplication ground, firing sporadically, sidesplitting 3 persons portion abducting 15 others to an chartless destination.

“Upon receipt of the distress report, the Divisional Police Officer, Ekiti Division, instantly mobilised operatives to the scene.

“The authorities Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, has directed a broad tactical...