Bandits have attacked the First ECWA Church in Ayetoro Kiri, Kogi State, killing one person and abducting several worshippers.
The victim, Jayjay, was reportedly killed during the attack. The number of abducted worshippers is still unknown as security agencies and local authorities assess the situation.
This is the second church attack in Okun land in recent weeks, raising concerns about growing insecurity.
Earlier, on November 30, 2025, armed men attacked a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, abducting the cleric, Orlando, and several worshippers.
The attackers initially demanded ₦500 million, later reduced to ₦200 million, with a two-day ultimatum.
Residents recall a similar attack on a local school in Ayetoro Kiri three weeks ago, which was repelled by the community vigilante group.
The latest attack has sparked renewed calls for security agencies and the Kogi State Government to intervene and protect lives.