A Nigerian doctor has provided an emotional update about his family members who were among those kidnapped during the recent deadly attack on a church in Eruku, Kwara State. The medical professional shared heartening news about the safe return of his relatives through social media.
Family Members Safely Rescued
Doctor Daniel Popoola took to his social media platform to share a video featuring his aunt, Evangelist Titi Balogun, who was among the individuals abducted during the violent incident at Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku. The video shows his aunt expressing gratitude for their safe return and providing crucial details about their experience.
In the emotional footage, Evangelist Balogun confirmed that all 38 kidnapped victims returned safely from the ordeal. She expressed profound relief and gratitude, stating they were receiving care at the government house in Ilorin following their rescue.
Victim's Emotional Testimony
The rescued woman delivered an emotional message in the video, which was translated from her native language. "Thank you, we wouldn't go missing in Jesus' name. We wouldn't cry in our family. We wouldn't die," she expressed with visible emotion.
She continued with the remarkable revelation: "We're 38 and we came back 38 because we're serving a living God." This statement confirmed the complete rescue of all kidnapping victims from the Eruku church attack that occurred recently.
Doctor's Social Media Update
Doctor Popoola shared the video on his X (formerly Twitter) account with the caption: "Live update and appreciation from my aunt Evang Titi Balogun, who was kidnapped at CAC Eruku, Kwara State. She said all who were kidnapped were rescued."
The post quickly gained traction online, with many Nigerians expressing relief and offering congratulations to the doctor and his family. The update comes as welcome news following the initial trauma of the kidnapping incident that shocked the community.
Social media users responded with overwhelming support and celebration. One user, @OGreat6, commented: "How wonderful it must feel… safety." Another respondent, @AbatanSamson, wrote simply: "Congratulations to them," while @AkhibiVictoria attributed the positive outcome to divine intervention: "This can only be God."
The Eruku attack represents another incident in the ongoing security challenges facing some Nigerian communities, particularly regarding kidnapping cases. However, the successful rescue of all victims provides a rare positive outcome that has brought relief to affected families and the broader community.
