Armed men stormed a Catholic church in Enugu State on Sunday, abducting a seminarian and a number of worshippers during the attack.Eyewitnesses said the gunmen invaded the premises while service was ongoing.
They reportedly fired shots to create panic before taking some people with them as they fled the scene.Among those kidnapped was a seminarian who was at the church for religious duties. The exact number of other victims is yet to be confirmed as families and church officials are still compiling details.Security operatives have since deployed to the area.
Police and other agencies said they have launched a search operation to track the assailants and secure the release of those taken.Church leaders condemned the attack and called for prayers for the safe return of the abducted persons. Authorities added that investigations are ongoing to identify the perpetrators and prevent similar incidents.
