Kogi ECWA Church Attack Leaves One Dead, Worshippers Abducted

Armed bandits stormed an ECWA church in Kogi State, killing one person and kidnapping several worshipers during a morning service on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

Eyewitnesses reported that the gunmen arrived at the church in the early hours of the morning and began shooting indiscriminately, causing panic among parishioners. Some worshipers managed to escape, while others were captured by the attackers.

Security personnel and local surveillance groups have been deployed to track down the attackers and rescue kidnapped worshipers. Authorities have called for calm and urged residents to report any information that could help arrest criminals.

This incident adds to a growing pattern of attacks on religious institutions in the region, raising concerns about the safety of worshipers and prompting calls for greater protection at churches, mosques, and other gathering places.

Investigations are ongoing, and the Kogi State government has promised to bring the perpetrators to justice while providing support to the families of the victims.

Source: SaharaReporteros