Three members of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) were shot dead on the spot before the attackers abducted several others, including the pastor.
The incident occurred in Eruku town in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State on Tuesday evening.
It was gathered that the assailants invaded the church during a meeting and immediately opened fire, sending worshippers running for safety.
“The gunmen came in suddenly and started shooting. Three people were killed instantly,” one source said. “They gathered others at gunpoint and marched them into the bush. We still don’t know the exact number taken.”
The attackers reportedly fled through bush paths that connect Eruku to neighbouring communities, leaving residents in panic and confusion.
Earlier on Tuesday, tension had already escalated in Eruku after heavily armed terrorists launched a coordinated attack that forced travellers and residents to flee into surrounding bushes for safety.
Sources said the attackers stormed the town through one of the major entry routes, firing sporadically as they advanced. The assault triggered widespread panic, with vehicles abandoned on the road as people scrambled for cover.
Eyewitnesses reported sustained gunfire echoing across parts of the community as the terrorists moved deeper into the town.
A traveller who narrowly escaped recorded a frantic video while hiding in the bush. In the shaky clip, he repeatedly pleaded for security intervention as gunshots erupted in the background.
“This is 18-11-2025. On my way back from the Federal Poly, Bida, Niger State, we were coming through Ilorin road when they started shooting. Everybody has scattered into the bush,” the distressed traveller said.
“Please, come to our rescue. We are in trouble. They are shooting everywhere. People have abandoned their vehicles. The community is in chaos. Please help us.”
As of now, there has been no official response from the Kwara State Police Command or the state government regarding the incidents.
Credit: SaharaReporters
