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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
Gunmen have attacked a Celestial Church of Church (CCC) located in Felele area of Lokoja, Kogi State capital.
The gunmen, it was gathered, attacked the church on Sunday evening.
The gunmen started shooting sporadically immediately they entered the church premises.
Many worshippers who were present in the church scampered for safety during the incident.
Two persons were reportedly shot dead while several worshippers were injured.
The victims were taken to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Lokoja for treatment.
Confirming the incident on Monday, the Kogi State Police Command spokesperson, William Aya, said Falele Police Division received the report of the incident on Sunday night.
“Two female members of the church were killed in the attack, others injured are receiving treatment for gunshot wounds,” he said.
Aya said the Commissioner of Police, Edward Egbuka, has ordered an investigation into the circumstances that led to the incident.
The attack on the Celestial church is the second in recent times in Felele area of the state capital.
Few weeks ago, another church was attacked at Sarkin Numan, around the Felele area of Lokoja.