Pastor and Wife Abducted as Gunmen Attack Church During Service in Kogi Gunmen have attacked a newly established Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, abducting the pastor and his wife during Sunday service. The incident threw the community into panic as armed bandits stormed the church mid-worship, forcing members to flee for safety. Security operatives have reportedly begun investigations as residents call for urgent intervention to curb rising attacks in the area. #KogiState #SecurityAlert #NigeriaNews #ChurchAttack

Pastor and Wife Abducted as Gunmen Attack Church During Service in Kogi Gunmen have attacked a newly established Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, abducting the pastor and his wife during Sunday service. The incident threw the community into panic as armed bandits stormed the church mid-worship, forcing members to flee for safety. Security operatives have reportedly begun investigations as residents call for urgent intervention to curb rising attacks in the area. #KogiState #SecurityAlert #NigeriaNews #ChurchAttack

🚨 BREAKING: Kogi Govt Deploys Helicopter, Anti-Kidnapping Squad After Church Attack The Kogi State Government has launched both aerial and ground security operations following a violent attack on a Cherubim and Seraphim church in Ejiba, Yagba West LGA. Video footage shared by Egbe Emekun Parrot shows a state-deployed helicopter and anti-kidnapping unit combing the area in pursuit of the armed attackers. During the assault, the church pastor, popularly known as Orlando, and an unconfirmed number of worshippers were reportedly abducted. Residents are anxious as the operation continues to track the perpetrators and secure the victims’ safe release. Footage from the scene shows the church interior in disarray, with shoes and Bibles left behind. A witness filming said: “I hid myself; this is the church where they kidnapped people… Baba Orlando, the head of this church, was taken. They didn’t even turn off the speaker.” This attack adds to a worrying trend of violence against places of worship in Kogi and neighboring states. Just weeks ago, on November 18, bandits attacked Christ Apostolic Church in Kwara State, killing five people and abducting 38 worshippers, including women, children, and the elderly. Security agencies successfully rescued the Kwara victims after coordinated operations, raising hopes that the Kogi abductees will also be freed safely. Stay alert. Stay informed. Share to raise awareness. More in the comment section. #KogiInsecurity #ChurchAttack #NigeriaNews

🚨 Bandits Attack Kogi Church, Kidnap Pastor, Wife & Worshippers — Video Shows Chaos Inside A disturbing video from Ejiba, Yagba West (Kogi State) shows the shocking aftermath of a bandit attack on a Cherubim & Seraphim church this Sunday. According to eyewitnesses, the armed men stormed the church during service and abducted the pastor (Orlando), his wife, and several worshippers. The footage shows scattered Bibles, shoes and belongings, with the witness saying: “This is where they kidnapped people… Baba Orlando was taken.” This incident adds to the rising wave of attacks on churches and communities in Kogi and nearby states. Residents are calling for urgent security intervention as fear spreads across the region. Stay alert. Stay informed. Share to raise awareness. 🕊️ #KogiInsecurity #ChurchAttack #BreakingNews