Breaking: Tension as Terrorists Invade Celestial Church, Kidnap Worshippers
- Ondo state has again come under terrorist attack as the gunmen reportedly raided a branch of the Celestial Church of Christ
- The church, located in Uso, in the Owo LGA of the state, was raided at about 1 am on Wednesday, February 25, during service
- According to the police, no fewer than six persons were kidnapped by the assailant, but a rescue operation has been launched immediately
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No fewer than six worshippers at a Celestial Church of Christ in Uso, Owo local government area of Ondo state, were reportedly abducted by gunmen during an early hours attack on Wednesday, February 25.
It was learnt that the assailants stormed the church at about 1 am while they were having a service, and they abducted the worshippers and took them to an unknown location.
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DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, confirmed the attack in a message he sent to journalists in Akure, the state capital, on Wednesday.
Police take action as terrorists strike in Ondo
The police boss explained that the command has mobilised its operatives to the scene, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and local vigilante groups, in a coordinated rescue operation.
Meanwhile, the news of the attack has started to generate comments from Nigerians. Below are some of their reactions:
OlabisiLaw said the government should be more proactive:
"The northern part of Ondo state has always been the target. The insecurity in that part of the state cannot be unconnected to the fact that it shares boundaries with many states, especially Edo and Kogi. The government's reactive approach is not helping if we’re to overcome this situation."
Kingono condemned the incident:
"Six worshippers were kidnapped in their own church. Imagine the fear and pain their families are feeling right now. Is Tinubu not seeing this disturbing news, or is he actually enjoying the stats?"
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Cletus Chinanu decried the situation:
"A place of worship should be a sanctuary, not a hunting ground. When people can no longer pray safely, it means fear has been allowed to replace basic human dignity. This is beyond politics or religion; it is about the right to life and freedom."
Hard Truth decried the perception of Nigerians:
"Guess what? The average Nigerian will move on like it's not their business. As long as it's not their family member or close one, it's not their business. Nigeria will touch all of us; residents, foreigners, diasporans, tribes, religion, civilians, military, elite, poor, directly, indirectly."
Surajudeen condemned the attack:
"OMO Ondo and proud to call himself OMO Ondo, that says Nigeria is safer than 10years ago. I wish one of your family members were among them so that you know what people are facing every day, and the government is doing nothing about it @seyilaw1."
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Terrorism: 100 US soldiers arrive in Nigeria
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced the arrival of about 100 military personnel from the United States to Nigeria to support the Armed Forces of Nigeria. It was gathered that they landed at the Bauchi Airfield.
The director of defence information, Major General Samaila Uba, in a statement on Monday, February 16, 2026, said the US soldiers will offer training and intelligence-sharing operations with the Nigerian military.
Source: Legit.ng
