In Ondo state, some of the 77 worshippers rescued from the basement of a church have refused to be reunited with their families.
The worshippers, including children, were rescued from a basement on the premises of The Whole Bible Believers’ Church, also known as Ondo Church, in the Valentino area of Ondo Town.
Parents whose children were in the congregation without their consent had reported the case to the police.
The church was said to be holding a seven-day retreat when the police stormed its premises last Friday.
The victims, comprising 26 children, eight teenagers, and 43 adults were rescued as some of them were reportedly held for about three weeks.
Following their rescue, parents, and relatives of the victims have been visiting the office of the Criminal Investigation Department of the police in Akure to take away their loved ones but met resistance from some of them who said they would not leave without their pastors
The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Ondo, Dr Juliana Osadahun and the Police Spokesperson in the state, Funmi Odunlami said the government is determined to get to the root of the matter.
Speaking to the news station, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Ondo, Dr Juliana Osadahun said the government will meet with the police and relatives of the victims to get a proper briefing on the incident and take appropriate actions.
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