Another eyewitness, who crave for anonymity, described the attack as horrific.
“When the bandits arrived in large numbers, many worshippers fled the church. It was a horrendous sight. We were helpless as we watched the bandits wreak havoc,” he told punch.
The eyewitness called on the government to intensify efforts to protect lives and property in the southern part of the state.
“We can only call on both the state and federal governments, despite their efforts, to continue to try harder for the safety of lives and property in southern part of the state,” the eyewitness said.