A gang of gunmen invaded a Deeper life church bible church in Okene, Kogi state killing at least 16 worshippers and leaving many more critically injured.
The gunmen invaded the church while members were in the Monday evening bible study service, blocked all exits and rained a hale of bullets on the congregation.
The military task force commander in Kogi state Lt col Gabriel Olorunyomi confirmed that 16 people were killed in the attack although unofficial sources put the death toll at 20. The wounded were taken to Okene general hospital where about 15 of them are in critical condition.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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