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Nigerian Gunmen Attack Church in Kogi, Kill 1, Abduct Up to 20
At least 13 worshippers were abducted and one killed during the attack on Evangelical Church Winning All in Kogi; five gunmen were killed in security forces' response.
- On Sunday, armed gunmen attacked the First ECWA Church in Aiyetoro-Kiri, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area during service, killing one worshipper and abducting 20 others.
- Coordinated raids targeted Jamroro, Ilai, and Oke-Agi in Mopamuro Local Government Area, with bandits operating for over an hour around 4:00 a.m.
- Locals said Jamroro settlement, Mopamuro LGA, largely inhabited by Tiv farmers, saw two people killed and three injured, while Ilai community, Mopamuro LGA, a Bassa farming community, had one death and three abducted.
- Karimi warned communities live in fear after unresolved kidnappings two weeks ago and condemned the killings, urging urgent federal and state intervention to rescue victims.
- Residents said delayed responses allowed attackers to operate freely for over an hour, with Mr Ope Owoyemi warning `The attack started in neighbouring communities bordering Kwara State but has now graduated downward.
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Gunmen kidnap 13 worshippers in Kogi state, Nigeria
At least 13 people were abducted after armed men attacked Evangelical Church Winning All in Aaaaz-Kiri, a rural community in Nigeria’s central Kogi state, during Sunday morning service. Witnesses said the gunmen opened fire before taking congregants.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right1Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Left, 44% Center
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- 45% of the sources lean Left, 44% of the sources are Center
45% Left
L 45%
C 44%
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