Critical Questions Emerge After Eruku Church Attack
A Nigerian man has sparked serious debate online after raising two crucial questions about the recent Eruku church attack in Kwara State. The concerns emerged after he watched a viral video featuring one of the kidnapping victims describing their harrowing experience in bandit captivity.
Survivor's Harrowing Account Goes Viral
The controversy began when a video surfaced online showing one of the rescued victims from the Eruku church attack narrating their ordeal. The attack occurred on November 24, 2025, when bandits stormed a church service in Eruku, Kwara State, resulting in multiple deaths and numerous kidnappings.
In the emotional testimony, the young survivor described the terrifying moment the attack began: "We started the program around 5. Thirty minutes into the program, we just heard gunshots. To my own understanding, I didn't know it was a gunshot, I thought it was just sparking of some wire. By the time we knew, they'd surrounded the whole church, even some people began to see drops of blood everywhere."
The victim revealed how the bandits openly boasted about their control over the area, stating: "They made us know that there's no one that can just slip away without being caught. That place that they've dominated, they know all the routes surrounding all those bushes within Kwara and other states."
Nigerian Man Raises Alarm Over Rescue Operation
After watching the survivor's video, a concerned Nigerian man using the social media handle @mr_yolak took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his doubts about the rescue operation. He directly questioned whether the government had paid ransom to secure the victims' release, asking: "I'm glad they are safe now, but did the government pay their ransom?"
His second critical question addressed the uncertainty surrounding who actually secured the victims' freedom: "Was it security agencies and vigilantes that rescued them?"
The man, who claimed familiarity with the area, described the entire rescue process as "too fishy," adding: "Of course I've worked close to Eruku so I know the terror from Osi-Eruku-Egbe axis." His questions highlight growing public skepticism about official narratives regarding security operations.
Public Reaction and Broader Implications
The video and subsequent questions have triggered widespread reactions on social media platforms. User @ikedinnie expressed concern for the victims' long-term trauma: "The trauma will be with them for life. Any little sound will trigger them. They should all check their Blood pressure... May Nigeria not happen to us."
Another user, @atnowng, questioned the effectiveness of security measures: "They know the nooks and cranny of the bushes. Protect your bushes. I thought we had forest guards at some points? Where are they? This is where they need to be active."
The incident has raised broader concerns about security in Kwara State and the transparency of rescue operations. As citizens demand answers, the Eruku church attack continues to highlight the ongoing challenges Nigeria faces in combating banditry and ensuring public safety.
