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From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja
Gunmen, Sunday evening, invaded a Celestial Church of Christ, Blood of Jesus Parish, Felele, in the outskirts of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital killing two people and injuring several others.
A witness said the gunmen numbering about six invaded the church at about 8pm and just opened fire on the church members who are residing within the premises of the church, while many sustained bullet wounds.
The attack is the second, coming three weeks after New Life Gospel Church, Sariki Noma, a suburb of Lokoja was attacked during a night vigil, injuring several worshippers while the bullets shattered the church windows.
The Celestial Church, Blood of Jesus Chapel, is located behind the NNPC Mega petrol station in the Felele area of Lokoja.
It was learnt that the remains of those shot have been deposited at the Federal Medical Centre, Lokoja, while the injured were said to be receiving treatment at the hospital.
Speaking of the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Willy Ayah, confirmed the attack and said two females were killed, with others receiving treatment.
He said the Kogi State Police Command has deployed men to the area with a view to arresting the perpetrators and bringing them to book.
