Speaking on the development, the Commissioner of Police explained that the incident was reported to the authorities by Pastor Adebayo Abiodun of Ijo Ajaye Ati Igbala, Ekerin Village, who was conducting a night vigil with members of his congregation when the gunmen struck.
He said, “While conducting a night vigil alongside members of his congregation at Ori-Oke Ijaye via Ekerin village, armed hoodlums invaded the prayer ground, firing sporadically.”
Another deadly attack has rocked Kwara State. Armed gunmen reportedly stormed a prayer ground in Ekiti Local Government Area, killing three worshippers and abducting 15 others in a terrifying overnight raid.
According to Punch, the attackers invaded the worship centre during a prayer session, opening fire before whisking several victims away into nearby forests. The Kwara State Police Command confirmed the incident and said security operatives have already launched rescue operations to track down the gunmen and free the abducted worshippers.
The attack has sparked fresh fear across Kwara South, where communities have faced repeated assaults on churches and prayer grounds in recent months. Residents say many families are now terrified of attending night vigils or rural worship gatherings.
Punch also noted that a similar church attack in the same region last year left several worshippers dead and dozens abducted before security forces later secured their release.
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