Wednesday, November 19, 2025 - Suspected terrorists stormed a branch of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku town in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, k!lling three worshippers and abducting several others, including the pastor.
The attackers invaded the church during a meeting on
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 and immediately opened fire, sending worshippers
scampering for safety.
Three members were sh0t dead on the spot before the
assailants seized an unspecified number of people.
“The gunmen came in suddenly and started shooting. Three
people were killed instantly. They gathered others at gunpoint and marched them
into the bush. We still don’t know the exact number taken," one source
said.
The attackers reportedly escaped through bush paths that
connect Eruku to neighbouring communities.
The incident occurred shortly after heavily armed terrorists
launched a coordinated attack on the town, forcing travellers and residents to
flee into surrounding bushes for safety.
Sources had told SaharaReporters that the attackers stormed
the town through one of the major entry routes, firing sporadically as they
advanced.
The assault triggered panic, leaving vehicles abandoned on
the road as people scrambled for cover.
Eyewitnesses reported sustained gunfire ringing across parts
of the community as the terrorists moved deeper into the town.
A traveller who escaped the scene recorded a frantic video
while hiding in the bush. In the shaky video, he repeatedly pleaded for
security intervention as gunshots echoed in the background.
“This is 18-11-2025. On my way coming back from the Federal
Poly, Bida, Niger State, we were coming through Ilorin road when they started
shooting. Everybody has scattered into the bush,” the panicked traveller said.
“Please, come to our rescue. We are in trouble. They are
shooting everywhere. People have abandoned their vehicles. The community is in
chaos. Please help us."
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