A fresh wave of fear has gripped the Eruku community in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State after bandits who abducted 38 worshippers from a CAC church placed a staggering ₦100 million ransom on each victim.
The development was confirmed by community leader and Olori Eta of Eruku, Chief Olusegun Olukotun, who revealed that four of his own relatives are among those taken. His confirmation to LEADERSHIP Newspaper underscores the gravity of the situation and the emotional toll on families awaiting news of their loved ones.
At the heart of this crisis is a community now battling shock, uncertainty, and a ransom demand so massive that many fear the kidnappers never intended to negotiate in good faith. Residents say the situation exposes the escalating boldness of criminal gangs operating across the region.
For Eruku, this is not just another kidnapping story — it is a humanitarian emergency, a security failure, and a painful reminder of how ordinary Nigerians continue to bear the brunt of unrelenting insecurity.
Authorities have yet to issue an official statement, but families and community leaders are urging swift action before the situation worsens.
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