Gunmen who stormed an Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA) Church in Omugo, Kwara State, have demanded a staggering N1 billion ransom from the community.
The attack occurred during a Sunday service, leaving eight worshippers in the custody of the armed bandits.
Details of the negotiations between the abductors and the community are still sketchy.
💡 NaijaBuzz TakeThe brazen demand of N1 billion by the abductors is a stark reminder of the desperation and ruthlessness of armed bandits in Nigeria. The fact that they targeted a church, a place of worship and sanctuary, is particularly disturbing. The people of Oro-Ago community deserve justice and protection from the government, which must take concrete steps to address the security crisis in the state. The economic burden of such ransom demands will also have far-reaching implications for the community, exacerbating poverty and economic hardship.
