In a chilling attack that has sent shockwaves through the community, gunmen suspected to be kidnappers stormed a church in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, opening fire on a pastor and abducting six worshippers.
Nigerian Stories, a prominent media platform, confirmed the incident on its official X handle, reporting that the attack occurred during a church service, throwing the congregation into chaos.
Eyewitnesses recount how the heavily armed assailants invaded the place of worship, firing indiscriminately before targeting the pastor. The clergyman was reportedly shot at close range, while six terrified congregants were forcefully taken away. Their whereabouts remain unknown, fueling fears of another brutal ransom-driven abduction.
Security operatives have yet to issue an official statement, but local sources suggest that the attackers might be part of the growing wave of criminal gangs terrorizing parts of Delta State and beyond. The incident underscores the worsening insecurity in the country, where places of worship are increasingly becoming targets for violent attacks.
As residents reel from the horror, calls are mounting for urgent government intervention and intensified security measures to curb the rising tide of kidnappings and violent crimes.
More details will follow as the story unfolds.
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