The Ekiti State Police Command confirmed the death of one hostage abducted from the Christ Apostolic Church in Eda-Oniyo on April 28, 2026, while reporting that all other captives have been freed. Meanwhile, the Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg reported the deaths of two Nigerians, Emeka Iroegbu and Musa Joe, following xenophobic violence in South Africa.
In Delta State, police detained a 22-year-old man for fabricating his own abduction to demand a N25 million ransom. Authorities also rescued an infant from human traffickers and apprehended two individuals for spreading disinformation regarding a fatal accident in Ughelli. President Bola Tinubu hosted Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher in Abuja, emphasizing his administration’s dedication to fostering interfaith peace and national unity.
Ogun State police reported the arrest of 89 motorists for registration plate offenses and confirmed the recovery of several stolen motorcycles. Concurrently, a joint security task force in Kogi State, involving the Army and other agencies, recovered nearly 1,000 head of cattle linked to the criminal network of the late bandit Kachalla Ibrahim Battijo. President Tinubu also initiated a N137 billion road rehabilitation project in Borno State, aiming to improve agricultural commerce and security logistics.
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, formally denied rumors that he granted a chieftaincy title to comedian James Olanrewaju, known as Baba Ijesha. Additionally, Amnesty International requested that the Nigerian government launch a comprehensive investigation into human rights abuses in the South-East, including actions by security personnel and militia groups. Finally, consumers in Abuja have observed a notable decline in cooking gas prices, with rates dropping by approximately N200 per kilogram at several retail locations.
