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Biodun Oyebanji visits rescued victims Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, visited victims of the Eda Oniyo-Ekiti abduction at theEkiti State University Teaching Hospital(EKSUTH) in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday, where they are currently receiving medical treatment following their release. The victims, abducted in April while attending an open-air crusade organised by the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), were rescued around midnight on Friday after 67 days in captivity. Following their rescue, they were transported to EKSUTH for urgent medical attention. Sadly, one of the 15 victims died whilst in captivity; the remaining survivors are reported to be in critical physical and emotional condition. The Governor’s visit occurred less than 24 hours after the victims were admitted under his directive. Accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Human Services, Olusola Gbenga-Igotun, and Professor Oladele Olatunya, Acting Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee, Mr Oyebanji condemned the incident. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state. He urged residents to avoid politicising security and kidnapping issues, s…

Oyebanji warns against politicising security issues, visits freed Eda ... Oyebanji warns against politicising security issues, visits freed Eda Oniyo kidnap victims By : Ayodele Afolabi Date: 5 July 2026 7:07pm WAT Share : Follow Us on Google Discover Governor Biodun Oyebanji Governor Biodun Oyebanji Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji , on Sunday visited victims of the Eda Oniyo kidnap incident at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti, where they are currently receiving treatment following their release. However, the victims were released around midnight on Friday and are currently being taken to a hospital for medical evaluation and treatment. One of the 15 kidnapped victims reportedly died while in captivity, while the remaining survivors are said to be in critical physical and emotional condition. The Governor’s visit came barely 24 hours after the victims were admitted to the hospital on his directive. Oyebanji, who was received by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and Human Services, Mrs. Olusola Gbenga-Igotun, and the Acting Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee, Prof. Oladele Olatunya, strongly condemned the incident, assur…

Oyebanji visits rescued worshippers in hospital, vows to make Ekiti ... Biodun Oyebanji, governor of Ekiti, has visited victims of the Eda Oniyo kidnapping receiving treatment at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH). The governor’s visit came less than 24 hours after the victims were admitted to the hospital on his directive following their release. On April 28, about five armed men invaded the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) prayer ground during a vigil, fatally shot the pastor, and abducted some members of the congregation. Oyebanji, who was received by Olusola Gbenga-Igotun, permanent secretary of the ministry of health and human services, and Oladele Olatunya, acting chairman of the medical advisory committee, condemned the attack and assured residents that his administration is taking decisive steps to protect lives and property. He said the state would also be made “too hot” for criminal elements. The governor urged residents not to politicise issues relating to insecurity and kidnapping, noting that security should not be trivialised. Speaking with the victims in their hospital wards, Oyebanji thanked God for their safe return and described their ordeal…

Oyebanji Warns Against Politicising Security, Visits Freed Eda Oniyo ... Share this article: Share By Ojo Ayodeji Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State visited victims of the Eda Oniyo kidnap incident at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti, where they are receiving medical treatment following their release after spending more than 60 days in captivity. Nigeria News Alert reports that during the visit on Sunday, the governor condemned the abduction as a tragic attack on innocent citizens and cautioned against politicising security issues, stressing that the protection of lives and property should never be reduced to partisan debate. He maintained that security remains a collective responsibility requiring cooperation among government, security agencies, traditional institutions, community leaders and residents. The visit came less than 24 hours after the rescued victims were admitted to the hospital on the governor’s directive for comprehensive medical evaluation and treatment following their ordeal. Receiving the governor were the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and Human Services, Mrs. Olusola Gbenga-Igotun, and the Acting Chairman of the Me…

Ekiti Governor Orders Free Medical Care For Freed Kidnap Victims Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti state has directed the management of the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, to provide comprehensive medical screening and treatment for the Eda Oniyo kidnap victims. The governor, according to a statement in Ado Ekiti by the special adviser to the governor on Media, Yinka Oyebode, on Saturday, also instructed the State Ministry of Health and Human Services to take full responsibility for overseeing the welfare and wellbeing of the victims, with the State Government covering all medical expenses incurred during their treatment. The victims regained freedom from their captors in the early hours of Saturday. They were kidnapped at Eda Oniyo in the Ilejemeje Local Government area of Ekiti State on April 28, 2026, during a programme at Christ Apostolic Church in the community. The kidnappers had, during the attack, shot dead a pastor in the church in April, while one of the kidnapped persons also died in captivity. Oyebode stated that the freed persons, currently receiving care at the teaching hospital, “will remain under medical supervision until they are certifie…

Ekiti govt orders free treatment for rescued worshippers <img width="1280" height="719" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/01/Ekiti-State-University-Teaching-Hospital.jpg?fit=1280%2C719&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH). [PHOTO CREDIT: The Guardian Nigeria]" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/01/Ekiti-State-University-Teaching-Hospital.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/01/Ekiti-State-University-Teaching-Hospital.jpg?resize=526%2C295&amp;ssl=1 526w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/01/Ekiti-State-University-Teaching-Hospital.jpg?resize=768%2C431&amp;ssl=1 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /><p>Mr Oyebode said the governor also commended President Bola Tinubu for his support in ensuring the safe return of the worshippers.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-west/893026-ekiti-govt-orders-fre…

EKSG Provides Free Medical Care For Freed Kidnap Victims Ekiti News July 4, 2026 Following the release of the Eda Oniyo kidnap victims, the Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has directed the management of the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti, to provide comprehensive medical screening and treatment for the victims. The Governor also instructed the State Ministry of Health and Human Services to take full responsibility for overseeing the welfare and wellbeing of the victims, with the State Government covering all medical expenses incurred during their treatment. The rescued victims are currently receiving care at the teaching hospital and will remain under medical supervision until they are certified fit for reintegration with their families. Governor Oyebanji expressed his appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support in ensuring the safe return of the victims. He also commended heads of all security agencies in the State, the Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers, leaders of the Eda Oniyo community, and the State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), along with other stakeholders, for their roles in secu…

Oyebanji Visits Freed Ekiti Kidnap Victims, Thanks Tinubu Oyebanji visits freed Ekiti kidnap victims, thanks Tinubu, security agencies July 5, 2026 5:57 pm By Abiodun Nejo Kindly share this story: Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji on Sunday visited the victims of the Eda Oniyo kidnapping at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, where they are receiving medical attention following their release from captivity after about 66 days. The victims, comprising women and children, regained their freedom in the early hours of Saturday after they were abducted during a programme at a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo on April 28. During the attack on the church, a pastor was killed, while 16 worshippers were marched into the bush by the kidnappers. One of the victims died in captivity, while the remaining 15 regained their freedom on Saturday. The governor, who visited each of the victims at the hospital’s emergency and children’s wards, expressed delight over their release, saying he was pleased that they were stable and responding well to treatment. Oyebanji said, “I am happy that they are back. I am happy that the little child who was unconscious yesterday (Saturd…

Nigeria: Ekiti Governor Visits Rescued Victims, Condemns Politicising Insecurity [Premium Times] The kidnap victims were rescued on Friday after 67 days in captivity.

Oyebanji Warns Against Politicising Security During Visit To Freed ... Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Sunday visited victims of the recent Eda Oniyo kidnap incident at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti, where he warned against politicising security matters and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting lives and property. The governor, who visited the victims less than 24 hours after directing that they be admitted for treatment following their release, assured residents that his administration was taking decisive steps to improve security and ensure the state remained hostile to criminal elements. While meeting the victims in their hospital wards, Oyebanji thanked God for their safe return and described their experience as traumatic. He said the state government would pay all their medical bills and provide psychological support to help them recover and reintegrate into society. He stressed that security should remain a collective concern rather than a subject of political debate, urging residents to avoid trivialising issues affecting public safety. The governor also commended President Bola Tinubu for supporting efforts to…