- The choir members of the church were abducted along Ifon-Benin road on their way to a funeral ceremony.
A clutch of church members abducted a week ago in Ondo stateHe confirmed that a substantial amount of money was paid as ransom by the church and the families of the victims to secure their release.
According to him “The negotiating team of the church returned with the remaining victims at 11:47 pm to the premises of the church in Akure. “They were subsequently taken to the hospital as they all looked weak and frail and we rushed them to the police clinic in Akure. They are responding to treatment”
The Regional Superintendent of the church, Odubanjo Region, Pastor Benjamin Akande, who confirmed the release of the church members, expressed gratitude to God for the release of the victims.
He said most of the victims were exhausted and looked frail, saying they have been taken to hospital for medical treatment.