The Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) on Friday released the names of the 38 abducted worshipers from the deadly attack in Eruku in the Ekiti local government area of Kwara State, by bandits.
The document obtained by Ilorin-based newspaper, The National Pilot has eight abducted minors while 30 of the 38 abductees are women.
The abducted worshippers are identified as follows: “Felicia Ige (64); Timileyin Joshua (22); Elizabeth Rotimi (27); Samuel Ayodele (34); Olutokun Yetunde (23); Olutokun Janet (36); Olutokun Juwon (10), Olutokun Jumbu (12); Ebenezer Aina (24); Titilayo Balogun (59); Opeyemi Asaba (24); Grace Balogun (62), and Ayodele Taye (42).”
Also kidnapped were “Oloke Funmilayo (42); Joseph Olaitan (24); Eniola Princess (23); Comfort Atolani (44); Joanah Atolani (7); Imole Aina (9); Moses Ojasope (12); Iyabo Ajayi (40); Adeojo Ojasope (19); Ojo Ajayi (10); Funmilayo Joshua (64); Iyabo Michael (32); Bimpe Ige (20); Grace Iyabo Ige (41); Deborah Peter (38).
“Omolola Mustapha (40); Idowu Mustapha (17); Emmanuel Bamidele (22); Ade Ajayi (7); Foluso Caleb (42); Funmilayo Ayodele (37); Folorunso Bamidele (42); Akinola Toluwani (24), and Akinola Babalola (14).
Recall that Gunmen had on Tuesday evening invaded the church during a live programme. At least three people were reportedly killed, while several others were injured.
Reacting, Commissioner of Police, CP Adekimi Ojo, has directed the deployment of additional personnel to reinforce security and apprehend perpetrators, the Eruku incident occurred less than 24 hours after 25 schoolgirls were abducted in Kebbi State on Monday, November 17, 2025.
