Protesting Youths Block Kwara–Kogi Highway After Deadly Terrorists Attack On CAC Church In Eruku

Residents of Eruku community in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State on Wednesday took to the streets in anger and frustration, blocking the Kwara–Kogi highway to protest the latest terrorist attack that claimed lives and left several worshippers abducted. 

The aggrieved youths mounted logs, planks, tyres and other barricades across the major road as early as 6am, leaving dozens of vehicles stranded on both ends of the busy interstate route. 

Many motorists were forced to park and wait as protesters vowed not to vacate the road until authorities respond to their demands.

Some demonstrators said the blockade was a desperate move to draw attention to the escalating insecurity in the area.

They lamented that repeated attacks have turned Eruku and neighbouring communities into soft targets for terrorists.

According to residents, the latest assault occurred on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, when terrorists stormed the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku during a worship session, killing at least three members and abducting others. 

Protesting Youths Block Kwara–Kogi Highway After Deadly Terrorists Attack On CAC Church In Eruku pic.twitter.com/WiGsCI9k92

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The incident has thrown the town into deep mourning and fear.

The youths are demanding immediate deployment of security personnel, improved intelligence gathering, and sustained military presence across the border communities linking Kwara and Kogi States. 

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They also called on both the Kwara State government and the Federal Government to take concrete steps to prevent further attacks.

Residents say they will remain on the road until authorities show genuine commitment to protecting Eruku and its neighbouring towns from further bloodshed.

Previously, SaharaReporters reported that panic and tears swept through Eruku town in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State on Tuesday evening as terrorists stormed a branch of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), killing three worshippers and abducting several others, including the pastor.

Sources told SaharaReporters that the attackers invaded the church during a meeting and immediately opened fire, sending worshippers running for cover. 

Three members were shot dead on the spot before the assailants seized an unspecified number of people.

“The gunmen came in suddenly and started shooting. Three people were killed instantly,” one source said. “They gathered others at gunpoint and marched them into the bush. We still don’t know the exact number taken.”

The attackers reportedly escaped through bush paths that connect Eruku to neighbouring communities, leaving residents in panic and confusion.