Bandits Kill Two, worshippers abducted in Kwara

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Bandits have attacked Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Isegun in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing two people and abducting many worshippers.

The attack, which happened on Tuesday evening, sparked tension in the community which shares border with Kogi State.

In a viral video of the incident seen by our reporter, the worshippers gathered for an ongoing service when gunshots rend the air.

A resident, who identified himself as Mr Ayo, said the attackers stormed the church and opened fire on the congregation.

He said the bandits shot sporadically, killing the pastor and another member, while several others were abducted.

Another resident who didn’t want to be named, said the gunmen struck shortly after 6 pm, causing widespread panic among residents.

He added that vigilante members in the area immediately confronted the attackers in an effort to prevent further casualties.

He said the community had come under attacks lately.

In a statement issued by  the Police Public Relations officer, Adetoun Ejinre-Adeyemi says the DPO Eruku and his team of Police operatives, in collaboration with vigilantes, swiftly responded to the sound of gunshots emanating from the outskirts of the town, prompting the hoodlums to flee into the bush.

‎It explains that upon thorough search of the area, one male victim; Mr Aderemi was discovered fatally shot inside the Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Isegun; while one Mr Tunde Asaba Ajayi another victim of fatal gunshot was found in the bush.

It says a vigilante, Segun Alaja sustained gunshot injuries and was immediately rushed to hospital  for medical treatment.

Meanwhile, residents of Eruku have appealed to the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency come to their aid with military intervention to provide adequate security, as they have been living in fears lately.