A chilling video has emerged showing members of the First ECWA Church who were abducted during a violent armed attack on the Ayetoro Kiri community in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, Kogi State.
The footage, reportedly released by the kidnappers, shows the victims in a forest-like environment, marking the first visual confirmation of their status since the abduction on December 14, 2025.
Details of the Attack
The community was thrown into chaos when gunmen stormed the church during a service. The incident not only resulted in the mass abduction but also forced many residents of Ayetoro Kiri to flee their homes in fear for their safety.
In the footage, the armed group appears to be using the victims to assert control and spread fear, a common tactic used by bandit groups operating in the region.
Escalating Insecurity in Kogi West
The Ayetoro Kiri attack is the latest in a string of security breaches in the Kabba/Bunu area and the wider Kogi West region. Security analysts have noted a worrying trend of attacks targeting religious institutions and rural communities in the North-Central zone.
- Pattern of Violence: This incident follows a similar raid on a church in the Ejiba community of Yagba West LGA on November 30, where a pastor known as Orlando and several members were whisked away.
- Community Impact: Local leaders have expressed profound shock and are calling for urgent state and federal intervention to secure the release of the captives and restore peace to the area.
As of the time of this report, security agencies in Kogi State are reportedly tracking the coordinates of the video’s origin, though a formal statement regarding the specific demands of the kidnappers has yet to be released.
A video has emerged showing worshippers of the First ECWA Church who were abducted by Fulani Terrorists during an attack on Ayetoro Kiri in Kabba/Bunu LG of Kogi State begging for the release
Can you see the kids and aged women? @OfficialOAU @KingsleyFanwo @officialABAT… pic.twitter.com/D7gREwqY7N— 𝐊𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐗𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 (@kogi_xcommunity) December 20, 2025
Source: Africa Publicity
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