Richard Elesho
Security situation in Yagba Federal Constituency, Kogi State, continued to degenerate as gunmen launched a fresh attack on a church in the area, abducting a yet to be ascertained number of worshippers.
The assault happened in the early hours of Sunday, 30 November, when worshippers arrived for service at New Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Ejiba, Yagbawest Local Government Area, LGA. No sooner had they gathered than bandits swooped on the church, forcing many worshippers to scamper for safety, while the less fortunate among them were caught and led to the bush. Among the abducted were the priest, popularly called Orlando, and his wife.
One Adegboyega Oguns who claimed to be an eye witness was quoted on EgbeMekun, a social media platform said the breach was serious.
”It’s a new Cherubim and Seraphim church. The pastor, popularly called Orlando and wife with some others, has been kidnapped. It is seriou. We all ran out of church.” He wrote on Egbe Mekun Parrot platform on Facebook.
The incident underscores the growing security challenges facing communities in Kogi State.
Similarly, on Saturday, a group of terrorists launched an attack along the Isanlu Makutu–Idofin corridor in the Yagba East Local Government Area of the state, leaving residents and travellers in a state of fear.
Eyewitnesses said that the attackers struck without notice on Saturday afternoon, causing people in the area to run helterskelter for safety. Many people boycotted church because of the breach.
Local sources said the situation had heightened tension across nearby communities, with many residents staying indoors while travellers were diverting routes to avoid the troubled stretch of road.
TheNews reports that Okunland has fallen to the grips of bandits for quite a season, forcing people into fear and hardship
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