Residents Protest Military Response: ‘Too Little, Too Late’
By Onibiyo Segun
(Eruku, Kwara state) Fresh revelations from Eruku, Ekiti county of Kwara State, Nigeria show that the November 18 attack on Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) “Mountain of Victory,” was far deadlier than earlier reported. While initial counts put abductions at 15 and deaths at three, new eyewitness interviews show more than 30 worshippers were abducted. Five victims were buried Wednesday, Nov. 19. For the first time since the genocidal attacks began on Middle Belt Christian farmers in 2001, mainstream Cable TV in Washington is tracking specific terror attacks as soon as they are reported.
Livestream Exposes Chaos as Gunmen Storm Worship Service
A livestream recorded by Dare Daniel, who has been missing since the incident, captured the moment Fulani Ethnic Militia terrorists invaded the service. Shots rang through the sanctuary as worshippers scattered in panic. The intensity of the footage has drawn international attention, including real-time coverage by Fox News, an extremely rare global amplification of attacks targeting Christians in Nigeria.
Eyewitness: ‘Over 30 Were Abducted’
According to an eyewitness who spoke with TruthNigeria, Folorunsho Kolade, “Over 30 worshippers were abducted as against the initial number of 15.
Three bodies were initially counted, but it has risen to five and they have already been buried this morning, far more than earlier estimates. One survivor is currently battling for life after sustaining severe injuries.”
Famous Actress Calls Out Kwara First Lady for “Lies”
Nollywood actress Oluwabukola Awoyemi (nee Bukola Arugba), who hails from Eruku, publicly criticized the Kwara State First Lady for claiming the attack was “only an attempted attack” with no casualties.
Awoyemi said in her live video on Facebook, “Four of my family members were abducted by the Fulani Ethnic Militia terrorists at the CAC church on 18th November 2025.”
‘The Old Woman is My Grandmother’, Dr Popoola Speaks
On X (formerly Twitter), Dr. Popoola revealed that his grandmother was in the viral video trying to escape the gunfire, and two of his aunties were kidnapped.
His exact post reads, “The old woman in the video is my grandmother. Two of my aunties were also kidnapped by the Fulani Ethnic Militia terrorists.”
Security Response Under Fire – Expert: ‘Help Arrived Too Late‘
A defense expert, Dr. Timothy Oladiran, condemned the delayed response, telling TruthNigeria, “Eruku is in Kwara State, North-Central Nigeria to the nearest military posts in Kogi, Ekiti, Kwara is less than 2 hours. Osun, Ondo, less than 4 hours. Niger, Oyo, less than 5 hours.
“Yet no military presence 18 hours after? They only showed up when they started to protest. Even the state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, only showed up at late evening on 19th November 2025. So sad and insensitive.”
‘Nigeria’s Forces Are Overstretched’ – Defense Expert Warns
Another defense expert, Col Hassan Aremu (Rtd.), told TruthNigeria that, “Eruku’s tragedy reflects a much broader national security collapse.
“The fact that security agents both military and police, consistently arrive after attacks shows clearly that Nigeria does not have enough personnel to confront these terrorists.
“From the Northeast insurgency to banditry in the Northwest, to escalating violence in the North-Central and now incursions toward the Southwest, Nigeria’s security forces are stretched impossibly thin.
Col Hassan pressed further, “to realistically win this war, the Nigerian government must urgently seek strategic assistance from willing partners, including the United States. Without external support, the attackers’ mobility will continue to outpace the state’s response.” He concluded.
Community Videos from Egbe Mekun Add More Angles
A scan of Egbe Mekun community Facebook posts shows videos of travelers trapped in Eruku, widespread panic, and residents fleeing into the bush as gunshots echoed across the town, corroborating the scale of the attack.
Anger as Police Are Accused of Firing Tear gas During Attack
On Wednesday, November 19, residents confronted the visiting Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Akeem Adebayo. They told him officers allegedly fired tear gas during the chaos while community guards were running out of ammunition.
A community guard member, Adesina Olayinka, told the ACP, “We had nothing to fight with as the attackers stormed the town.
“The lack of bullets left our community guard team unable to repel the assault. Many fled into the bush for safety,” he added.
A community leader, Elder Samuel Olorunfemi, told TruthNigeria, “The police must strengthen support for our community guards. The town cannot continue to face heavily armed attackers with inadequate protection.”
Community Guards Overwhelmed, One Shot
During the attack, community guard member Segun Alaja was shot and rushed to hospital, further highlighting how poorly armed Eruku’s volunteer defenders (community guards) were as gunmen overpowered them for hours.
Eruku Residents Say Police Response Was ‘Too Little, Too Late‘
Residents continue to accuse police and military of abandoning the community during its darkest hour. Many say the town was left exposed long enough for gunmen to raid homes, abduct worshippers, and even attempt a second advance toward the Cameroon Camp settlement.
With Fox News and other foreign networks now picking up the footage, Eruku’s tragedy has shifted from a local crisis to a global alarm over the worsening plight of Christian communities across Nigeria’s North-Central region.
A Community in Mourning, A Country in Shock
More than 30 abducted. Five confirmed dead. Homes grieving. Families missing. Survivors hospitalized. And a nation once again confronted with the relentless terror of Fulani Ethnic Militia attacks.
Eruku is pleading for what it did not get on November 18: protection before the next attack comes.
Onibiyo Segun reports on terrorism and conflicts for TruthNigeria.
