Residents of Papiri community say bandits sent two prior warning letters to St. Mary’s Catholic Missionary School before the attack that led to the mass abduction of students in Niger State.
The Kwara police command has debunked a viral video claiming the arrest of bandits behind the Eruku church attack, stating that no suspects have been apprehended and urging the public to avoid spreading misinformation.
Bandits attacked St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State during the night, abducting an unconfirmed number of students and staff as authorities work to verify details.
Afenifere has urged President Bola Tinubu to overhaul Nigeria’s security architecture, alleging that recent terrorist attacks in Kwara and Kebbi indicate “insider collusion,” sabotage and intelligence leaks within the system.
Bandits who attacked CAC Eruku in Kwara State have demanded N100 million per abducted worshipper.
Kwara State has ordered the immediate closure of all schools in Isin, Irepodun, Ifelodun, and Ekiti LGAs following rising security threats in the affected communities.
Four rice farmers were abducted in Bokungi Village, Edu LGA, less than 24 hours after terrorists attacked a church in Eruku, Ekiti LGA.
Kwara State has ordered the immediate closure of schools in five LGAs due to rising security concerns in the region.
Bandits attacked Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Kwara State, killing three people and abducting at least ten worshippers, according to a report from the state police and local sources.
President Bola Tinubu has postponed his trips to South Africa and Angola to receive security briefings on the Kebbi schoolgirls’ abduction and the attack on worshippers in Kwara State.