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Armed Bandits Attack Church, Killing Three, Abducting Pastor

11/19/2025

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Armed bandits attacked a branch of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku, Kwara State, during a live-streamed service, killing three worshippers and abducting the pastor and several congregants.
Witnesses said gunfire sparked panic among worshippers.
A video captured the chaos as people fled to safety.
The attack in Eruku follows another attack in Kebbi State, where 25 schoolgirls were abducted from a school.

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Armed bandits attacked a branch of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku, Kwara State, during a live-streamed service, killing three worshippers and abducting the pastor and several congregants.
Witnesses said gunfire sparked panic among worshippers.
A video captured the chaos as people fled to safety.
The attack in Eruku follows another attack in Kebbi State, where 25 schoolgirls were abducted from a school.