Bandits Storm ECWA Church in Kwara, Abduct Worshippers During Service – Three Rescued by Security Forces
Armed bandits invaded the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Omugo community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, on Sunday morning during a weekly church service, abducting an unspecified number of worshippers and causing widespread panic among congregants and residents. The attackers, reportedly wielding sophisticated weapons, stormed the church premises in a brazen operation that disrupted the ongoing service. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos as gunshots rang out, forcing worshippers to scatter in fear. Joint security operatives, including police and possibly other agencies, responded swiftly to the incident. According to initial reports, three of the abducted victims have already been rescued in a follow-up operation, though the exact total number of those kidnapped remains unconfirmed by authorities at the time of this report. Several worshippers reportedly escaped during the confusion, while others may still be in captivity. This latest attack adds to...