Bandits have attacked a prayer ground at Ori-Oke Ajaiye, on the outskirts of Ikiran village in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing three worshippers and abducting 15 others during a vigil.
The Kwara State Police Command confirmed the attack in a statement issued by its spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi.
According to the police, the incident occurred around 8:30pm on Saturday while worshippers were holding a night vigil at the prayer ground.
The command said the armed attackers invaded the venue, shot sporadically, killed three people, and took 15 others to an unknown destination.
Following the report, the Divisional Police Officer in Ekiti Division mobilised operatives to the scene.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ojo Adekimi, has ordered a tactical and intelligence-led operation involving the Police Drone Team, PMF personnel, intelligence units, and other operational assets to rescue the abducted victims and arrest the attackers.
The police described the attack as barbaric, callous, and unacceptable, while urging residents to remain calm, vigilant, and provide credible information to support ongoing rescue operations.
