Security operatives on trail of gunmen
Panic-stricken residents of Eda Oniyo in Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, got assurances yesterday that security were on the trail of the gunmen who attacked their community. There
Panic-stricken residents of Eda Oniyo in Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, got assurances yesterday that security were on the trail of the gunmen who attacked their community.
There was a report that some gunmen invaded the agrarian community and attacked participants during an open-air crusade organized by a church.
The incident could not be confirmed as the state police spokesman could not be reached last night.
Calls and messages sent to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu, had not received a response as of press time.
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But, it was gathered that the gunmen killed a pastor and abducted several worshippers.
Sources in the community said that the attackers operated for several minutes before forcing an unspecified number of victims into a nearby forest.
A source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the gunmen invaded the crusade ground in large numbers and opened fire during the attack.
The source said: “This evening, some gunmen invaded a church around the outskirts of Eda Oniyo during a church programme. They abducted several worshippers, including elderly persons and children.”
