The Kwara State Police Command has officially confirmed a violent attack on the Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Isegun, in Eruku town, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. The incident occurred on the evening of Tuesday, November 18, 2025, when armed bandits stormed the church during a service.
According to police spokesperson SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, officers from the Eruku Division, working alongside local vigilantes, responded swiftly to gunshots heard from the outskirts of the community. Their intervention forced the attackers to flee into the bush.
Despite the rapid response, two victims were killed:
Mr. Aderemi, who was fatally shot inside the church.
Tunde Asaba Ajayi, whose body was later discovered in the bush.
Additionally, one vigilante sustained injuries during the confrontation. Reports from residents suggest that several worshippers were abducted, though police have not yet confirmed the exact number.
The attack has sparked fear across the community, with residents lamenting the growing insecurity in Kwara’s border towns. Witnesses said the gunmen opened fire indiscriminately, causing panic among worshippers and nearby residents.
Police authorities assured the public that patrols have been intensified in the area and investigations are ongoing to track down the perpetrators. The Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, emphasized that security agencies are committed to restoring peace and protecting worshippers in vulnerable communities.
