The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Kwara State has sounded an alarm over the increasing incidents of kidnappings and killings affecting local communities in the Kwara South Senatorial District. This call to action follows a troubling incident in Oyatedo village where suspected kidnappers shot and killed an ECWA member named Omoniyi Ajise and abducted five other individuals, including his wife. The church condemned this violence, emphasizing the urgent need for improved security measures in the region.

The tragic event occurred while leaders of ECWA were convening in Omu-Aran for a security meeting aimed at addressing the escalating violence. In a communiqué released after the meeting, the church's leaders highlighted the deteriorating security situation and urged government authorities to take decisive action to protect citizens. The communiqué was officially signed by the church's leadership in the state, underlining their serious concerns regarding community safety.

This incident reflects a broader trend of increasing violence related to kidnappings in Nigeria, which significantly impacts church communities like ECWA that strive to provide safety and support to their congregants. The church's call for security intervention comes at a critical time when many regions in Nigeria are grappling with similar issues of violence and criminality, prompting a need for comprehensive action from both local governments and law enforcement agencies to restore peace and security to these vulnerable communities.