Bomb Found In Another Church In Kogi State

A powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was discovered in another church in Lokoja, Kogi state few hours after gunmen raided a Deeper Life Bible Church in Okene killing 17 people.

The massive bomb was found in the Revival House Church in Lokoja early today. The device was taken away by the Anti-bomb unit for further analysis.

News cerdit: Saharareporters

Deeper Life Bible Church Massacre In Okene: Death Toll Rises

The death toll in yesterday's attack on a Deeper Life Church in Okene, Kogi State, has hit 17.

The latest casualty was reported by doctors hours after the shooting.

Unknown gunmen had on Monday night invaded a Deeper Life Church in the Otite area of Okene, Kogi state, behind the Federal Collage of Education in the area, opening fire on worshippers observing night Bible studies.

Staff of the college, including the Dean of Science, Esther Omeiza, was critically injured in the attack. Family members said she was shot both in her arms and legs.

The pastor of the church, Stephen Lambe, a lecturer at the Kogi State Polytechnic, Osara campus, died instantly, during the attack.