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The Digest:

A victim freed from the Eruku church abduction has disclosed that the kidnappers operate from a fully dominated enclave with intricate knowledge of forest routes across Kwara and neighboring states, highlighting their strategic control over vast rural territories.

Key Points:
  • The victim was among 38 worshippers freed on November 23.
  • He reported that the attackers boldly identified themselves as bandits.
  • The kidnappers claimed no one escapes their controlled zone.
  • They demonstrated detailed knowledge of cross-state bush routes.
  • The rescue followed President Tinubu’s direct intervention.
  • Security agencies, including the Army and DSS, coordinated the operation.
  • Governor AbdulRazaq expressed gratitude for federal support.
This testimony reveals not just a kidnapping, but a well-established system of territorial control that challenges both state authority and public safety.

Sources: TVC, Sahara Reporters, The Cable