Key Points
- Bandits stormed a CAC church during a Tuesday night service. Video shows worshippers running and shouting for safety.
- Kwara police confirm two people died and one was injured. Officials say officers and vigilantes pursued the attackers.
- Local leaders warn of rising attacks and demand patrols. Families search for missing relatives and call for answers.
Funke Akindele (Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele) said the video broke her heart. She said she wept seeing an old woman run for safety.
The live video showed gunmen entering a Christ Apostolic Church. It captured worshippers fleeing in panic during the service on Tuesday evening.
The Kwara police confirmed two people were killed and one injured. Officials said the attack happened on November 18 in Eruku town. Social media carried a video of the church attack during the service.
Police response
Kwara police say officers and vigilantes responded quickly to the scene. A police spokesman said the attackers fled into the bush after shots.
Local leaders warned of rising attacks in recent weeks and urged more patrols. Residents said they had called authorities with little response so far.
Families gathered at roadblocks to search for missing relatives after the attack. An aid worker said people fled with only small bags and phones.
Community reaction
The Punch and other outlets report the police statement and casualties. Residents demand clearer answers from security agencies now and faster patrols.
Full police details appear in our report police confirm two people killed on ValidUpdates. The police say investigations are ongoing and more details will follow.
Authorities urged calm and promised more patrols across the local area. Relatives and church leaders are calling for faster protections now.
Many Nigerians shared shock online and asked for government action. Celebrities and ordinary users called for urgent security steps and answers
