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Suspected Fulani terrorists have attacked the First ECWA Church in Ayetoro Kiri, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, early on Sunday, December 14, 2025, leaving one person dead and several worshippers reportedly abducted.

According to a report by SaharaReporters, the deceased, identified only as Jayjay, was killed during the assault.

The exact number of kidnapped worshippers remains unconfirmed, as local authorities and security operatives continue to assess the situation.

This marks the second attack on a church in Okun land within weeks, heightening fears among residents and worshippers across the area.

A recent incident occurred on November 30, 2025, when armed men stormed a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area, abducting the cleric, identified as Orlando, and other worshippers.

The attackers initially demanded ₦500 million in ransom, later reducing it to ₦200 million, giving the victims’ families a two-day ultimatum and warning of unspecified “consequences” if the demand was not met.

Residents also recalled that the Ayetoro Kiri community came under attack about three weeks ago, when armed assailants targeted a local school.

On that occasion, the community vigilante group reportedly repelled the attackers, preventing casualties and abductions.

The latest attack has reignited concerns over the deteriorating security situation in Okun land, with locals urging urgent intervention from security agencies and the Kogi State Government to protect lives and prevent further incidents.

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Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a 49-year-old man, Christian Iboi, over the alleged murder of his 15-year-old son in Edo State.

The suspect is alleged to have struck the teenager with a stick after taking hard drugs, an assault that reportedly led to the boy’s death.

He was also accused of secretly burying the corpse within his family compound to conceal the crime.

The incident occurred at Uhe Community in Igueben Local Government Area of the state.

Confirming the development in a statement, the command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect assaulted his son at about 7:00 p.m. on December 5, leading to the boy’s death.

She said that after the incident, the suspect dug a grave within the compound and buried the body.

According to Ikoedem, the deceased’s grandmother, who is also the suspect’s 82-year-old mother and resides in the same house, provided useful information that helped the police unravel the crime.

“The corpse has since been exhumed, while the suspect has been arrested. Investigation is ongoing,” she said.

She added that the Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Monday Agbonika, fdc, has ordered the transfer of the case to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for thorough investigation and prosecution.

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The Delta State Police Command has released official contact numbers of area commanders, DPOs, and tactical commanders phone lines.

The police disclosed this in a press release made available by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Edafe Bright, on Sunday in Asaba.

The press release reads, “In line with its strategic drive to deepen transparency, enhance accountability, and strengthen public confidence in policing, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has approved the public release of the official contact phone numbers of all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and Tactical Commanders across the State.”

“The directive is intended to improve accessibility to police leadership at all operational levels and to facilitate prompt reporting of crimes, effective intelligence sharing, and swift response to security concerns.”

“ It further underscores the command’s commitment to citizen-centered policing and robust community partnership in the maintenance of law and order.”

” The Command cautions that abuse of these lines, including prank calls or the dissemination of false information, as members of the public are enjoined to make responsible and constructive use of the published contact numbers strictly for security-related matters.”

“The Delta State Police Command reiterates its resolve to protect lives and property and to sustain a secure and peaceful environment through proactive engagement, professionalism, and cooperation with the public.”