Residents of Ondo State have staged a protest against the kidnapping of five worshippers during a vigil at Celestial Church of Christ in Uso community, Owo Local Government Area of the state.
Reports say the attackers stormed the church located along the Akure–Owo Expressway around midnight and kidnapped six worshippers, however, one of the victims later escaped, leaving five others in captivity.
The incident sparked outrage in Uso, as protesting residents blocked the highway for several hours, chanting solidarity songs and demanding improved security.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the kidnap but assured that the command has launched a coordinated operation to rescue the victims.