Suspected bandits have kidnapped six worshippers at the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) in Uso, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The abduction occurred in the early hours of Wednesday while a church service was ongoing.
Confirming the incident in a statement on Wednesday, the spokesperson of the Ondo State Police Command, Abayomi Jimoh, said the attack took place at about 12:50 a.m. on February 25.
Jimoh explained that the victims were reportedly taken to an unknown destination by the attackers.
“Upon receiving the report, the operatives of the Command, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and local vigilante groups, immediately mobilised to the scene and commenced coordinated rescue operations.
“As a result of sustained joint efforts, one of the kidnapped victims has been successfully rescued,” the statement said.