In Kogi state in western Nigeria, unknown gunmen kidnapped a pastor and 11 parishioners in an attack on a church in the village of Ejiba.
In Kogi state in north-central Nigeria, bandits attacked a church in the village of Ejiba, RIA Novosti reported, citing Agence France-Presse. According to the state information officer, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, intruders broke into the church on Sunday.
As VZGLYAD writes, President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of security emergency in Nigeria. The head of state office announced these measures amid a rise in attacks and kidnappings.
In Nigeria, the number of people kidnapped by terrorists at St. Mary's was up to 315 people, including students and teachers. The United States has threatened to “put full weapons” into Nigeria if the killing of Christians continues. Nigerian terrorist group Boko Haram (banned in Russia) is famous for kidnappings and murders since the 2000s.