A Nigerian pastor has voiced deep concern and sadness following the recent violent attack on a church in Kwara State, warning that Osun State might be the next target according to his assessment of the security situation.
Chaotic Church Service Turns Deadly
The incident occurred during a regular service at a church in Eruku, Ekiti local government area of Kwara state, when armed individuals stormed the worship premises. The attackers created immediate panic and chaos among congregants who were attending the Sunday service.
Eyewitness accounts and video evidence from the scene show worshippers scrambling for safety as gunshots were fired inside the church building. The violent interruption of the religious service left multiple people dead, with initial reports indicating approximately six fatalities, though many believe the actual casualty count is higher.
Pastor's Emotional Response and Warning
Pastor Fisayo Adeniyi took to his Facebook page to express his grief and concern about the escalating violence targeting Christian worshipers. In his emotional post, the pastor specifically mentioned that Osun State could be the next target based on the pattern of attacks he has observed.
"First, it was Kogi, then Kwara, Osun maybe next according to the map," Pastor Adeniyi wrote. "We can no longer pretend it's just in the north. No!!! This is more. Young looking men with guns more expensive than what a graduate earns in 3 years."
Growing Concerns About Christian Genocide
The pastor strongly challenged claims that there is no systematic targeting of Christians in Nigeria, pointing to the church attack as clear evidence of the danger facing Christian worshippers. "They said there is no Christian Genocide - yet the sporadic shots of guns cancelled a service," he stated.
Pastor Adeniyi also criticized political leadership at both state and national levels, accusing officials of being compromised and failing to protect citizens. He specifically called out the Governor of Kwara state for what he described as inadequate response to the security crisis affecting communities under his watch.
The pastor's post has generated significant reaction from social media users, with many expressing similar concerns about the security situation in north-central Nigeria and beyond. Commenters from affected areas shared their personal experiences and fears about the spreading violence.
This attack in Kwara State represents another incident in what appears to be a growing pattern of violence targeting religious institutions and worshippers in parts of Nigeria, raising serious questions about security preparedness and religious tolerance in the country.
