The Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, a small town in Kwara State, became the scene of a horrific shooting during a Sunday worship service. A livestream that began circulating on social media on Tuesday evening captured the terrifying moments when gunmen stormed the auditorium, opening fire on congregants.
The footage shows worshippers, including women and children, scrying for safety as the sound of gunshots echoed through the building, leaving bloodstains on the floor and several people injured.
Local authorities have confirmed that the incident is being treated as a terrorist attack, and an investigation is underway. The Kwara State Police Command acknowledged the assault, stating that the situation is under control but that the full extent of injuries and fatalities has yet to be determined.
Community leaders have appealed for calm and for additional security measures to protect vulnerable areas.The assault is the latest in a series of attacks attributed to the Mahmuda terror group, which has been active in the Kainji Lake region and surrounding villages.
Residents report that the group has intensified its operations in recent weeks, prompting widespread fear and a growing sense of insecurity across north‑central Nigeria.
