Gunmen invaded a church on the outskirts of Eda Oniyo Ekiti in Ilejemeje Local Government Area on Tuesday evening during an open-air crusade, killing the presiding pastor and abducting several worshippers, including elderly persons and children. Sources in the community said the heavily armed attackers operated for several minutes before taking an undisclosed number of victims into a nearby forest. A top government official confirmed that security operatives have been deployed and are on the trail of the attackers. Police reaction was not available at the time of filing.
Key Points
- A community is thrown into panic as worshippers are abducted during a religious service.
- Families of victims face anxious waiting for news of their loved ones' fate.
- Religious gatherings in Ekiti may face increased security concerns or reduced attendance.
- The attack signals rising insecurity in areas previously considered relatively safe.
- Security agencies face pressure to rescue victims and apprehend the attackers.
Watch whether security forces locate the victims in the forest and if the community's religious activities resume or remain suspended.
SOURCES
Premium Times (Ayodele Joseph)
