Gunmen attacked a church in Nigeria on Tuesday, killing two people and kidnapping the pastor and some worshippers. The attack occurred in Eruku, Kwara State, according to Reuters, which cited police and witnesses. The incident marks the latest in a series of escalating violence against Christians in the country.
The attack happened during a service at Christ Apostolic Church, as shown in a video from a local news outlet. The video depicts armed men entering the church, shooting at parishion, and taking their belongings. The violence has intensified in recent weeks, with another incident involving the kidnapping of 25 girls from a boarding school in Kebbi State. The Nigerian government is responding by deploying security forces to investigate and secure the area.
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the governor of Kwara State, Nigeria, reportedly asked for the immediate deployment of security operatives after the attack, Reuters reported citing the governor’s spokesperson.
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