Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - Residents of Eda-Oniyo Ekiti, the headquarters of Ilejemeje Local Government Area in Ekiti State, have been thrown into grief following a d3adly attack by suspected bandits on a church gathering in the community.
The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, April 28, 2026 at
the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Number Two, where worshippers had gathered
for a special revival programme.
Eyewitness accounts revealed that the attackers stormed the
church at about 6:45 p.m., opening fire on the congregation and causing panic
among worshippers.
A visiting revivalist from Osun State, identified as Pastor
Aregbe, was reportedly shot d3ad during the attack.
Several other worshippers sustained varying degrees of
injuries, while at least six persons were reportedly abducted by the
assailants.
A prominent community leader, who confirmed the incident
said the gunmen arrived shortly before 7 p.m. and carried out the attack with
little resistance.
“The entire
community is in mourning. Families are still searching for their loved ones,
and so far, about six people cannot be accounted for,” the source said.
A top
government official and member of the state's security committee, who spoke
under anonymity confirmed the attack to the Vanguard.
The source
said that security operatives had already been deployed to the area and were on
the trail of the attackers.
"Yes,
some worshippers were kidnapped in Eda Oniyo today, but security agencies are
involved. The government has deployed security operatives to the area and they
are already on the trial of the attackers,” the source said.
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