Eruku CAC Resumes Service After Deadly Terrorist Attack That Claimed Lives and Led to 38 Abductions
Members of the CAC Church in Eruku, Kwara State, have courageously returned to worship this morning, just days after the deadly terrorist attack of 18/11/2025 that left the entire community in mourning.
The attack, which occurred during an evening service that was being livestreamed, threw the congregation into chaos as gunmen stormed the church. Worshippers fled in panic, with many scattering in different directions and hiding in nearby bushes to escape the gunfire. The distressing moment was captured on video, showing terrified members running for safety as shots rang out.
In the aftermath of the incident, at least 38 church members were abducted, while several others were tragically killed. One of the most heartbreaking scenes from the earlier reports showed a female member crying uncontrollably, saying she had not seen her child since the attack. Her emotional plea highlighted the scale of the tragedy and the fear gripping the community.
Despite the pain, fear, and the ongoing search for abducted members, the church resumed service this morning—an act many residents describe as a powerful show of faith and resilience. Worshippers gathered quietly, some still visibly shaken, as prayers were offered for the safe return of those abducted and for healing in the community.
Residents say security presence has slightly increased around the area, but many are still calling for urgent and sustained intervention from the government and security agencies to prevent further attacks and to rescue the missing victims.
For Eruku, today’s service represents not just a religious gathering, but a symbol of hope, strength, and the determination of a community refusing to be silenced by terror.
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