A Nigerian family has shared positive news about their relative who was among those kidnapped during the recent bandit attack on a church in Eruku, Kwara State.
Kidnapping Incident at CAC Eruku Church
The attack occurred on Tuesday when armed bandits stormed the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku community. During the violent incident, several worshippers were reportedly killed while multiple others were abducted by the attackers.
The news quickly spread across social media platforms, with many Nigerians expressing outrage and concern about the deteriorating security situation in the region.
Family Member Shares Emotional Update
A young man identified as @instruvoice on X (formerly Twitter) revealed that his cousin sister was among those taken during the church attack. Days after initially crying out for help online, he returned to the platform with encouraging news.
In a post that brought relief to many following the story, he announced: "My cousin sister was kidnapped on Tuesday at CAC Eruku church. She was released today. Thank you Jesus."
The family member confirmed that his relative had been freed by the kidnappers, though he did not provide specific details about the circumstances surrounding her release.
Ransom Payment Denied
When questioned by another X user @Djoka777 who asked if the family paid N100 million to secure her release, the family member provided a clear response: "No money was paid."
This statement contradicts the common pattern where kidnappers typically demand substantial ransoms before releasing their victims, raising questions about the motives behind this particular abduction.
Mixed Reactions from Social Media Users
The update generated significant engagement on social media, with users expressing various opinions about the situation:
User @King_Afam questioned whether any of the kidnappers had been apprehended, highlighting concerns about ongoing security threats.
@Etoo_OAU expressed surprise that the release happened without much public awareness, while @callhimcyrus noted the defensive responses from families regarding release terms.
Some users like @LaadyB__ questioned the family member's behavior during the crisis, while @anasuachara offered words of encouragement about faith and hope during difficult times.
@Rielle212 raised important concerns about the victim's wellbeing, suggesting medical examination and psychological support following the traumatic experience.
Broader Context of Church Attacks in Nigeria
The Eruku church attack is part of a worrying trend of religious institutions becoming targets for criminal elements in Nigeria. Security challenges have persisted across various regions, with places of worship increasingly vulnerable to such attacks.
In a related development, the sister-in-law of the Eruku church pastor had earlier shared an emotional post online hours after the deadly incident, while another young Nigerian woman went viral after revealing that her cousin and baby were among those taken during the attack.
The recent events have prompted renewed calls for improved security measures around religious centers and better response mechanisms to kidnapping incidents across Nigeria.
