ISWAP Claims Responsibility Of Kogi Church Attack
Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria, News From The State Tuesday, October 18th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for an attack on a church in Kogi State.
African Examiner recalls that at least two worshippers were killed and three others were injured as gunmen numbering about six attacked a Celestial Church located in Felele area of Lokoja in Kogi State.
The incident occurred late Sunday evening, October 16, 2022, behind NNPC Mega station in Felele.
According to an eyewitness, the gunmen who were fully armed invaded the church and started shooting sporadically.
According to reports, the injured victims are presently receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Lokoja.
Reacting, Zagazola Makama, a Counter Insurgency Expert, ISWAP, stated that its men were behind the attack.
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