Security operatives have reportedly arrested four suspected indigenes of Eda-Oniyo, Ekiti State, in connection with the April 28 kidnapping at Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Number Two, Oke Igbala, in the community.
The incident allegedly claimed the life of a pastor, while 16 worshippers were abducted.
A resident of the community, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that one of the four suspects is a former member of the Amotekun Corps.
According to the source, the former Amotekun operative had been suspended from the corps some time ago after authorities allegedly discovered his involvement in activities considered capable of tarnishing the image of the security outfit.
Radio Nigeria gathered that the suspects were arrested on Thursday but, as of the time of filing this report, no security agency had officially confirmed the arrests.
Speaking with Radio Nigeria in a telephone call, the Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government, Mr. Pius Alaba Dada, said he had only heard reports circulating on the streets and social media but had not received any official security briefing confirming the development.
“I have only heard the rumours, but no security agency has officially confirmed the arrests to me. Therefore, I cannot comment on the matter,” he said.
It would be recalled that fourteen out of the Kidnapped Church Members in Eda-Oniyo Regain their Freedom on Friday 3rd of July, while the eighty two years old women among the victims died in the kidnappers’ den .
Further details will be provided as events unfold regarding the Eda-Oniyo kidnapping investigation.
