Terrorists stormed a branch of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku, Kwara State, Nigeria, during a live-streamed service on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, killing three worshippers and abducting several others, including the pastor. The attack sent congregants fleeing for safety as gunmen opened fire, according to eyewitnesses.
“The gunmen came in suddenly and started shooting. Three people were killed instantly. They gathered others at gunpoint and marched them into the bush,” a witness told Afrika Eyes. The attackers escaped through bush paths connecting Eruku to neighboring communities, leaving residents in panic and confusion.
The incident is part of a series of assaults in the region, with locals criticizing authorities for inadequate security. “We have begged the local and state governments for help, but nothing concrete has come. We are living in fear every day,” a community leader said. The Kwara State Police Command has not yet issued an official statement.
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