Terrorists Give Ultimatum For N200Million Ransom In Kogi Church Kidnapping; Pastor, Three-Week-Old Baby Among 14 Hostages
Terrorists who abducted worshippers from the Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, have issued a two-day ultimatum to the victims’ families, demanding ₦200 million.
The criminals initially demanded ₦500 million before reducing it to N200 million, warning that failure to meet their demand would result in “consequences.”
The Assailants raided the church during a service on November 30, 2025, abducting several worshippers, including a three-week-old baby and a four-month-old infant.
Reports that 14 individuals were abducted from the Cherubim and Seraphim Church, including the presiding pastor, popularly known as Orlando.
Among the victims are six children from the pastor’s household.
More than a week after the incident, residents and families say the Kogi State Government has yet to make a public statement or provide clear updates on efforts to rescue the hostages.
A video circulating on social media captures the family of the church’s presiding pastor appealing to the Kogi State Government for urgent intervention to secure the release of their loved ones.
In the footage, relatives voice deep concern over the deteriorating conditions of the abductees and the rapidly approaching deadline set by the bandits.
Four women, kneeling in desperation, pleaded with Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo to intervene and secure the release of their loved ones.
Among them was an elderly woman, the wife of Pastor Orlando, who was abducted along with six children and other church members.
