The Authorities have arrested 33 suspects in connection with the November 20, 2025 attack on a Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Kwara State, in what police described as a major breakthrough.
The suspects, aged between 20 and 65, were apprehended across several communities, including Gbugbu, Ora-Ago, Babanla, Kaiama, Awi, Charagi, Patigi, and Okeode, following coordinated security operations.
Police said the arrests were part of ongoing efforts to track down individuals linked to the attack and dismantle criminal networks operating in the area.
Among those arrested are Abubakar Usman, Ibrahim Sa’idu, Adamu Mohammad, and Abdullahi Abubakar, alongside other suspects.
During the operations, security operatives recovered a large cache of weapons, including seven AK-47 rifles, multiple magazines, an anti-aircraft launcher, an anti-aircraft rifle, and 32 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition.
Other items recovered include communication devices such as walkie-talkies and a camouflage hydration backpack.
Police added that some suspects fled during the raids, abandoning additional weapons, including an anti-aircraft rifle and three AK-47 rifles.
The suspects are part of a group of 50 individuals recently paraded by the police as part of a wider crackdown on criminal activities across the country.
Authorities said investigations are ongoing and assured that all those found culpable will be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
The attack on the church in Eruku had raised serious security concerns among residents, with calls for stronger protection and swift justice.
Police say the latest arrests represent progress in addressing those concerns, while efforts to tackle broader security challenges continue.
