Protests Erupt in Nigeria After Terrorists Kill 8, Abduct Pastor
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Armed men attacked a Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) congregation Tuesday evening in Eruku, Kwara state, Nigeria, killing three worshippers and abducting several others, including the pastor. The attack occurred just after members of the church gathered for a meeting. Witnesses said the attackers entered the church compound, firing their weapons, causing worshippers to flee in different directions. Those who couldn’t flee were held at gunpoint and forced into nearby forest paths that link Eruku with surrounding villages.
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