Suspected bandits on Sunday stormed a church in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, abducting the pastor, his wife and several members of the congregation.
The incident, which occurred during a service at a newly established Cherubim and Seraphim Church, was first reported by a local community news platform.
Worshippers were said to have scampered for safety as the attackers moved in, but the church leader, known in the community as Orlando, his spouse and other congregants were seized by the gunmen.
The invasion caused chaos in the area, heightening concerns over rising insecurity across communities in Kogi’s western axis.
The latest abduction came barely 24 hours after armed men reportedly ambushed travellers on the Isanlu Makutu–Idofin road in Yagba East Local Government Area, forcing residents to flee and leaving the community in fear.
Local sources said the exact number of those kidnapped in Sunday’s attack remained uncertain, as security operatives and community leaders continued to gather details.
The repeated incidents have spread anxiety to neighbouring towns, with many residents opting to stay indoors, while commuters are diverting routes to avoid the increasingly volatile corridor.
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