Church Attack: 2 Live Lost As Gunmen Attack Church In Kogi

The attack occurred late Sunday at the church premises located behind NNPC Mega station in Felele. An eyewitness said the gunmen stormed the church and started shooting sporadically.

It was further learnt that two persons died instantly, while others were wounded as several others scampered for safety.

The injured victims are currently receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Lokoja.

An eyewitness said: “When they entered, they started shooting at everyone outside the church. I went and hid inside a cassava farm. What I saw yesterday was like an action film. Kogi is no longer safe.”

The Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, William Aya confirmed the incident to newsmen, yesterday, saying the hoodlums invaded the church and shot at worshippers.

He said: “Two people were confirmed dead in the hospital, while three are receiving treatment.

“The Commissioner of Police has deployed our operatives and ordered the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of investigation to commence an investigation to unravel the cause of the attack to arrest the perpetrators.”