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The Digest:

Panic gripped the Eruku community in Kwara State on Tuesday as terrorists stormed a Christ Apostolic Church during a service, killing three worshippers and abducting several others, including the pastor. The attack, which forced residents to flee into nearby bushes, highlights the escalating insecurity in Nigeria's heartland and the storm of violence encroaching upon sacred spaces.

Key Points:
  • Terrorists attacked a Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Kwara State
  • Three worshippers were killed during the Tuesday evening service
  • The church pastor and several congregants were abducted
  • Attackers escaped through bush paths connecting to neighboring communities
  • Heavily armed terrorists had earlier entered the town through major routes
  • Residents and travelers fled, abandoning vehicles during sporadic gunfire
  • No official statement has been issued by the Kwara State authorities
The assault on a place of worship underscores the vulnerability of communities and the urgent need for security intervention, revealing how faith itself is being tested in the face of relentless violence.

Sources: Sahara Reporters

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