Scores of children were allegedly found in an underground apartment of a church in the Valentino Area of Ondo town, Ondo State, on Friday evening.
It was gathered that the children were allegedly kidnapped and kept in the underground apartment of the church.
A source said victims were over 50 while the police had rescued them and arrested the pastor and some members of the church.
In a viral video, the children were seen in a patrol vehicle of the police who took them to the police station.
In the one minute, 40 seconds video, a voice was heard saying, “They are kidnapped children found in the underground cell of a church in the Valentino Area of Ondo. The pastor and some members of the church have been arrested and were also in the patrol van of the police.
When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer of the state command, Mrs Funmilayo Odunlami, said the victims had been taken to the Akure headquarters of the command.
“I don’t have the details yet but they are bringing the victims to the headquarters. I will give you the details as soon as I get it from the DPO,” the PPRO stated.
Peter Obi, Atiku had nothing to offer -Doyin Okupe ...says 2023 election was not rigged…
Access Bank Named Only Nigerian Company on Forbes 2024 World’s Best Employers List In…
Health, Insurance, And Entrepreneurship Lectures To Take Centre Stage At NASRE Foundation’s End- Of-Year Support…
ZENITH BANK HOLDS TECH FAIR, ‘FUTURE FORWARD 4.0’, IN LAGOS The Fourth Edition of the…
How Sports Can Help Boost Nigeria's Greatness - Obasa - commissioner says govt passionate about…
Adron Homes Welcomes New Executive, Emphasizing Commitment to Professional Excellence In a strategic move to…