Gunmen Storm Church In Ondo, Abduct Five Worshippers

By Ayodele Oni 

Five worshippers have been abducted by suspected gunmen during an attack on a Church in Uso, located in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

According to sources within the community, the incident happened while a church programme was in progress, when armed men suspected to be kidnappers stormed the premises and took five worshippers away.

It was gathered that one of the victims managed to escape from the captors shortly after the abduction.

The Ondo state Command, while confirming the incident, explained that it occurred in the early hours of 25th February 2026.

“At approximately 12:50 a.m., six worshippers were abducted at a Celestial Church located along the Uso/Owo Expressway in Uso. 

“The victims were reportedly taken to an unknown destination by the attackers.

Upon receiving the report, the Operatives of the command, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and local vigilante groups, immediately mobilized to the scene and commenced coordinated rescue operations.

“As a result of sustained joint efforts, one of the kidnapped victims has been successfully rescued. Additionally, one suspect linked to the incident has been arrested and had made useful statements that is assisting with ongoing investigations.

“Security operations are ongoing to ensure the  safe rescue of the remaining victims and the apprehension of all perpetrators involved.

“Residents are urged to remain calm, vigilant, and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible and actionable information that may assist ongoing operations.”