The sixteen members of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Igbala, Eda-Oniyo in Ekiti State, who were abducted on April 28 this year, have regained their freedom.
Details surrounding their release remain sketchy as of the time of this report, as security agencies and relevant authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the circumstances leading to their freedom.
However, It was gathered that the victims are currently receiving medical attention at a hospital in Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, under heavy security presence.
Sources also revealed that the management of the hospital has been directed to transfer the victims to the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, for further medical evaluation and proper care.
It would be recalled that Edo Oniyo Ekiti, the Ilejemeje Local Government Headquarters, was thrown into mourning on 28 April this year following the attack by bandits, which led to the death of a pastor and the abduction of a church members during a vigil.
