Gunmen invaded a church in Eda Oniyo Ekiti, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, killing a pastor and abducting several worshippers. The attack occurred during an open-air crusade on Tuesday evening, with multiple sources confirming the incident.
The heavily armed bandits, numbering several, opened fire and took several worshippers, including elderly persons and children, into the forest. A top government official confirmed the attack, stating that security operatives have been deployed to the area and are on the trail of the attackers
The exact number of victims is still unknown, but the community is in panic. The police have not yet reacted to the incident, with calls and messages to the Command’s Public Relations Officer