A disturbing social media post has gone viral following the brutal attack on worshippers at Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku town, Kwara State, raising serious security concerns for neighboring states, particularly Oyo State.
Viral Warning After Kwara Church Massacre
The alarming post emerged from X user @xxfw1da, who highlighted the geographical proximity between Kwara State and southwestern states like Oyo. His message, published on November 19, 2025, came hours after armed bandits stormed a church service in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, leaving several worshippers dead and abducting the church pastor.
The user explicitly warned: "Kwara State is actually closer to the likes of Oyo State and others; it's a backyard to many southwestern states! These terrorists are actually closer than you think."
Geographical Reality Check
Commenters quickly provided concrete travel times that underscored the concerning proximity. One user, @hugo_overseer, detailed that the attack location is merely five hours from Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, and approximately six hours from Lagos. Other users pointed out that bandits have already established presence in southwestern regions, with specific mentions of camps along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway and previous incidents in Ogun State.
Multiple social media users confirmed similar security breaches across the southwest. @lordderyson shared a chilling account of a pastor being killed during a night vigil at a Redeem Church in Ogun State, emphasizing that the attackers "are everywhere already."
Growing Public Anxiety
The viral post has triggered widespread concern among Nigerians, with many expressing fear that security threats are no longer distant problems but immediate dangers. Comments revealed that many believe these criminal elements are already living among communities, with some users warning about potential escalation during the upcoming December holiday season.
This incident follows a pattern of increasing security challenges in northern and central regions now seemingly spreading southward. The Kwara attack itself was captured on video showing worshippers fleeing as attackers opened fire inside the church building and looted personal belongings.
As tensions rise, residents of Oyo State and other southwestern regions are calling for increased security measures and greater vigilance from both authorities and community members to prevent similar tragedies from occurring closer to home.
