At least three worshippers were gunned down when bandits attacked a church camp in Nyanya, Nasarawa State.
The attack occurred last Monday at the Divine Majesty Worship Ministry, according to The Cable.
The bandits reportedly stormed the premises and targeted a hostel where financially disadvantaged worshipper were sheltered.
Ramhan Nansel, the spokesperson for the Nasarawa State Police Command, confirmed the incident on Sunday.
According to Nansel, the assailants struck while a night prayer vigil was in progress, killing three worshippers and abducting several others. The kidnappers later demanded a ransom of N100 million.
However, he said the abducted persons were successfully rescued within 48 hours and have since been reunited with their families.
