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BREAKING: Terrorists Invade Celestial Church In Ondo, Abduct Six Worshippers During Service.

Suspected terrorists on Wednesday invaded a Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) in Uso community, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, abducting six worshippers during an early-morning service.

Sources told SaharaReporters that the gunmen stormed the church located along the Benin–Owo Expressway in the early hours of Wednesday, causing panic among congregants before whisking away the victims to an unknown destination.

The latest abduction comes barely four days after armed assailants kidnapped a couple in Ilu-Abo community, Akure North Local Government Area, further deepening fears over worsening insecurity across the state.

An eyewitness, identified as Emmanuel, shared videos and photographs of the aftermath of the attack on social media platform X, describing the incident as part of a growing security crisis in the area.

“Live from Uso this morning 25th Feb 2026, kidnappers kidnapped 6 people at Celestial Church along Benin - Owo expressway, Uso, Owo LGA, Ondo State. This kidnapping issues is alarming in Uso, Owo LGA, Ondo State. Government shouldn’t be trading our lives with kidnappers,” he wrote.

Residents said repeated attacks by armed groups have heightened anxiety in several communities in Ondo State, with many accusing authorities of failing to curb the rising wave of kidnappings and violent assaults.

The incident adds to a series of security breaches recorded in the state since the beginning of 2026.

In January, residents of Ipele community in Owo Local Government Area were thrown into panic after suspected terrorists attacked and set a police station ablaze during a New Year’s Day assault.

SaharaReporters had reported that the attackers struck in the early hours of January 1, burning down the police facility and several vehicles within the premises. The attack forced many residents to flee their homes amid fears of further violence.

A video obtained by SaharaReporters at the time showed the police station engulfed in flames while security personnel were later seen assessing the damage.

As of the time of filing this report, authorities in Ondo State had yet to issue an official statement on Wednesday’s church abduction, and it remains unclear whether security operatives have launched rescue operations for the kidnapped worshippers.

Live from Uso this morning 25th Feb 2026, kidnappers kidnapped 6 people at Celestial Church along Benin - Owo expressway, Uso, Owo LGA, Ondo State.
This kidnapping issues is alarming in Uso, Owo LGA, Ondo State.
Government shouldn't be trading our lives with kidnappers😥💔 pic.twitter.com/a5zLpVlEJ3

— Emmanuel (@iam_Sirspacko) February 25, 2026

mrvitalis:
It's not late for igbos to activate ESN back

Yorubas need a militant group that won't obey laws like this terrorist

But I feel the issue is a lot of Yoruba Muslims have been promised they would control the lands when Muslims take over just like they did to hausas

Fighting against Fulani is not fighting islam
Kanuri and Iwo in osun state all accepted islam before Fulani came to Nigeria

Restructure and state Police allow to carry assault weapons is the only solution

CyynthiaKiss:
Show me a Muslim Yoruba condemning Fulani activities, I will show you a pregnant virgin..

I am a Christian Yoruba, I am speaking with facts !

loveth360:
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is God gift to Igbos land.

mrvitalis:
I don't support IPOB and I don't think I would ever do

But I would never condemn them, never, they saved igbos,

See without IPOB I would have supported Ruga thinking it would bring peace

The nsukka area was almost taken over by herdsmen took ESN to push them back

South East useless governors was supposed to take over ESN, fund them from the back door to protect Igbo land

Army and police have never successfully protected any village from herdsmen and bandits and they won't start from your village

mrvitalis:
It's not late for igbos to activate ESN back

Yorubas need a militant group that won't obey laws like this terrorist

But I feel the issue is a lot of Yoruba Muslims have been promised they would control the lands when Muslims take over just like they did to hausas

Fighting against Fulani is not fighting islam
Kanuri and Iwo in osun state all accepted islam before Fulani came to Nigeria

Restructure and state Police allow to carry assault weapons is the only solution

mrvitalis:
It's not late for igbos to activate ESN back

Yorubas need a militant group that won't obey laws like this terrorist

But I feel the issue is a lot of Yoruba Muslims have been promised they would control the lands when Muslims take over just like they did to hausas

Fighting against Fulani is not fighting islam
Kanuri and Iwo in osun state all accepted islam before Fulani came to Nigeria

Restructure and state Police allow to carry assault weapons is the only solution

mrvitalis:
It's not late for igbos to activate ESN back

Yorubas need a militant group that won't obey laws like this terrorist

But I feel the issue is a lot of Yoruba Muslims have been promised they would control the lands when Muslims take over just like they did to hausas

Fighting against Fulani is not fighting islam
Kanuri and Iwo in osun state all accepted islam before Fulani came to Nigeria

Restructure and state Police allow to carry assault weapons is the only solution