Gunmen Invade Celestial Church in Ondo and Abduct Six Worshippers

Armed men have attacked a branch of the Celestial Church of Christ located in the Uso community of Ondo State. The attackers invaded the church and kidnapped six worshippers during the incident.

The invasion took place in the early hours of Wednesday. The church members were gathered for an early morning religious service when the armed group suddenly stormed the building.

The attackers disrupted the prayers and forcefully took away the six victims. The affected community is located within the Owo Local Government Area of the state.

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This recent church attack happened just four days after another kidnapping incident occurred in a different part of the state.

Last week, unknown assailants abducted a couple in the Ilu Abo community. That community is situated in the Akure North Local Government Area.

Security concerns have continued to rise across Ondo State recently. The state has recorded a noticeable increase in violent attacks by armed groups since the beginning of the year.

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Criminal elements have targeted different communities and caused fear among the residents. The authorities are facing pressure to address this growing trend of insecurity.

Meanwhile, the affected church members and the families of the kidnapped victims are currently waiting for the safe return of their loved ones following the violent disruption of their morning worship.