2 Dead,1 Injured As Police Drive Back Bandits Who Attacked Church In Kwara…Special Security Arrangement ‘Necessary’-Saraki

Although, bandits, who attacked the Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Isegun, Eruku, Kwara State on Tuesday, were forced to retreat, the incident however left two dead and one injured, the police said on Tuesday night.

Spokesperson for the Kwara State Police Command, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, a Superintendent of Police, in a statement she issued in Ilorin on Tuesday night and made available to Team@orientactualmags.com noted that CP Adekimi Ojo has specially commended the swift response of the police and vigilantes.

 ‘The Kwara State Police Command confirms an attempted bandit attack in Eruku, which occurred at about 18:00 hours of today, 18th November, 2025.

The DPO Eruku and other cops, in collaboration with the vigilantes, swiftly responded to the sound of gunshots emanating from the outskirts of the town, prompting the hoodlums to flee into the bush.

‎Upon thorough search of the area, one male victim; Mr Aderemi was discovered fatally shot inside the Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Isegun; while one Mr Tunde Asaba Ajayi another victim of fatal gunshot was found in the bush, a vigilante, Segun Alaja sustained gunshot injuries and was immediately rushed to ECWA Hospital, Eruku, for medical treatment.

‎CP Adekimi Ojo psc mnips commends the swift response of the police and vigilantes, and assures the public that security agencies will not relent until these hoodlums are totally decimated.

‎Further updates will be provided as investigations progress’ the statement added.

In the meanwhile, former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has condemned the terrorist attack which he described as a shocking and deeply distressing incident.

Saraki, in a statement on Wednesday, noted that he received ‘the sad news of the terrorist attack on Eruku town in my home State, Kwara with great concern’, adding that several residents were injured.

According to him, the attack has disrupted ‘the usually serene and peaceful atmosphere of the town’ and therefore requires immediate and decisive action from the authorities.

‘I sympathize with all the victims and their relatives. I pray for Allah’s healing, restoration and strength at this difficult time’ Saraki submitted while urging the Federal Government and the heads of security agencies to swiftly secure the release of abducted victims and strengthen security across the state.

‘I call on the Federal Government, particularly the heads of our security agencies, to urgently act to ensure that the abducted victims regain their freedom and return home safely to their loved ones.

The state is one of the gateways into the country and a link between the southern and northern parts. This makes it deserving of a special security arrangement that will not jeopardize our national interest and internal peace’ Saraki added.

He also prayed for divine intervention, saying: ‘May Allah (SWT) heal our land and help us defeat all those waging wars against Nigeria’-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079, 08059100286, 09094171980. Thank you