Terrorists have released the final six abductees who were earlier kidnapped from Aiyetoro-Kiri community in Bunu land, Kogi State.
The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Aiyetoro-Kiri Bunu Development Association (AKBDA).
According to the association, the release followed several weeks of intense negotiations and the payment of ransom, bringing an end to what it described as a traumatic ordeal for the victims, their families, and the entire community.
It will be recalled that on December 14, 2025, suspected bandits attacked a branch of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Aiyetoro-Kiri community, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
During the attack, at least one person was killed, while an unspecified number of parishioners were abducted.
AKBDA disclosed that the abductees were released in batches.
The first group of seven victims regained their freedom on January 1, 2026, followed by the release of three others on January 12, while fourteen more were freed the next day.
The final six abductees were released most recently, completing the process.
The association expressed deep gratitude to God for the safe return of all the victims and thanked the families, community members, and well-wishers for their support and resilience throughout the difficult period.
