Bandits attack Nasarawa church, kill 3 worshippers

• The bandits reportedly stormed the premises and targeted a hostel where financially disadvantaged worshipper were sheltered

At least three worshippers were gunned down when bandits attacked a church camp in Nyanya, Nasarawa State.

The attack occurred last Monday at the Divine Majesty Worship Ministry, according to The Cable.

The bandits reportedly stormed the premises and targeted a hostel where financially disadvantaged worshipper were sheltered.

Ramhan Nansel, the spokesperson for the Nasarawa State Police Command, confirmed the incident on Sunday.

According to Nansel, the assailants struck while a night prayer vigil was in progress, killing three worshippers and abducting several others. The kidnappers later demanded a ransom of N100 million.

However, he said the abducted persons were successfully rescued within 48 hours and have since been reunited with their families.