ISWAP comfirms attack on Kogi church killing 2 and injuring others
By: Zagazola Makama
ISWAP terrorists have claimed the attack in Church located in Felele, Lokoja, Kogi State, killing two persons and injuring others.
The incident occured late Sunday evening behind NNPC Mega station in Felele, when the gunmen stormed the church and started shooting sporadically.
Recalled that Zagazola has reported that ISWAP have established a cell at Okene Forest, from where it was coordinating attacks in the state.
The injured victims are currently receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Lokoja.
ISWAP terrorists have intensified attacks on soft targeted especially churches located in isolated communities following in inability to coordinate attacks on military positions.
The terrorists had attacked EYN Church near Biu Local Government Area, where they burnt down the structures and looted food and other valuables.
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