Suspected gunmen have again attacked a Celestial Church in Uso, in the Owo council area of Ondo State, and abducted six worshippers during early morning service.

Five persons have been reportedly kidnapped following an attack on a church in Uso in the Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

Tension gripped the agrarian Uso community, which is along the Akure–Owo highway, following the invasion of the suspected abductors during a service activity, and they abducted five of the worshippers.

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An eyewitness told Vanguard that sources said the gunmen invaded the church premises and whisked the victims away to an unknown destination.

The source said that one of the abductors narrowly escaped from the captors shortly after the ugly incident.

Families of the victims said that the kidnappers were yet to open a line of communication with them.

Contacted the state police spokesperson, DSP Jimoh Abayomi, who confirmed the ugly incident.

Abayomi said that the “kidnapping incident occurred in the early hours of 25th February 2026.

According to him, “At approximately 12:50 a.m., six worshippers were abducted at a Celestial Church located along the Uso/Owo Motorway in Uso.

“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. Additionally, one suspected informant linked to the incident has been arrested and is currently assisting with ongoing investigations.

“Security operations are ongoing to ensure the safe rescue of the remaining victims and the apprehension of all perpetrators involved.

Abayomi urged residents “to remain calm and vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible and actionable information that may assist ongoing operations. End