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The Digest:

The 38 worshippers rescued from kidnappers after six days in captivity have shared chilling accounts of their ordeal, describing a tightly controlled environment where escape seemed impossible.

Key Points:
  • Victims were rescued through joint federal and state security efforts.
  • They were held in forested areas described as bandit-dominated zones.
  • Captives reported that kidnappers knew all escape routes across Kwara and neighboring states.
  • Most victims appeared weak and were treated at the Kwara Government House clinic.
  • One victim stated, “No one could dare attempt to escape.”
  • A church pastor expressed gratitude to governments for the rescue.
  • Governor AbdulRazaq received the victims but cautioned against celebration while others remain captive.
These accounts highlight not only the pervasive reach of criminal elements but also the lingering trauma of those who survive, a reminder that freedom often comes with unseen scars.

Sources: Nigerian Tribune, TVC, Vanguard

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