Six killed as gunmen attack Deeper Life Church in Gombe

 Gunmen opened fire on worshippers as their eyes were closed in prayer at the Deeper Life bible Church in Gombe State killing six. This is the latest of a series of attacks on churches in Nigreia.

The attack came after an ultimatum issued by the purported spokesman for Islamist group Boko Haram for Christians to leave the North within three days.

There was however no claim of responsibility for the attack on Thursday night. Police said an investigation was ongoing and declined to say whether Boko Haram was suspected.

Pastor John Jauro, the minister incharge said confusion broke out when the gunmen opened fire and that his wife was among the dead. The number of attackers was not clear.

Narrating what happened, Jauro said, "It was around 7:30 pm. I was leading the congregation in prayers. Our eyes were closed when some gunmen stormed the church and opened fire on the congregation. Six people were killed in the attack and 10 others were wounded," he revealed.

Gombe police spokesman Ahmed Mohammed confirmed the attack and death toll, but said the gunmen had fled by the time authorities arrived at the church.

While Boko Haram has been blamed for increasingly deadly attacks for months, the violence has taken on a different dimension with recent church attacks.

There have been fears of reprisals from Christians, and Christian leaders have warned they will defend themselves if attacks against Christians continue.

Saidu Dogo, the head of the Northern Chapter of CAN, told AFP today that, "If care is not taken, it will reach a stage when security of lives and property cannot be guaranteed. Then Christians will be forced to defend themselves against attacks. We are not calling on Christians to initiate attacks or revenge, but we are calling on them to be on the alert and protect themselves, their family and their household against attack."

A dead woman

 These continuous attack on churches is getting too much. May God have mercy!!!