The Kwara State Police Command has stated that suspected bandits have abducted several worshippers and killed several during an attack at a branch of Christ Apostolic Church, Eruku, Kwara State. This was made known on Tuesday in a statement by the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi.
The statement reads, “The Kwara State Police Command confirms an attempted bandit attack in Eruku, which occurred at about 18:00 hours of today, 18th November, 2025.
“The DPO Eruku and his team of police operatives, in collaboration with vigilantes, swiftly responded to the sound of gunshots emanating from the outskirts of the town, prompting the hoodlums to flee into the bush.
“Police confirmed that a male victim, Mr. Aderemi, was fatally shot inside the church, while another, Mr. Tunde Asaba Ajayi, was found dead in the bush.
“A vigilante, Segun Alaja, sustained gunshot injuries and was rushed to ECWA Hospital, Eruku, for treatment.
“CP Adekimi Ojo commended the swift response of the police and vigilantes. He also assures the public that security agencies will not relent until these hoodlums are totally decimated.”
A viral video has been circulating depicting the incident, which has prompted urgent calls to tackle the menace of banditry and kidnapping.
More details later.