The aggrieved youths mounted logs, planks, tyres and other barricades across the major road as early as 6am, leaving dozens of vehicles stranded on both ends of the busy interstate route. 

Residents of Eruku community in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State on Wednesday took to the streets in anger and frustration, blocking the Kwara–Kogi highway to protest the latest terrorist attack that claimed lives and left several worshippers abducted. 

The aggrieved youths mounted logs, planks, tyres and other barricades across the major road as early as 6am, leaving dozens of vehicles stranded on both ends of the busy interstate route. 

Many motorists were forced to park and wait as protesters vowed not to vacate the road until authorities respond to their demands.

Some demonstrators said the blockade was a desperate move to draw attention to the escalating insecurity in the area.

They lamented that repeated attacks have turned Eruku and neighbouring communities into soft targets for terrorists.

According to residents, the latest assault occurred on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, when terrorists stormed the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku during a worship session, killing at least three members and abducting others. 

The incident has thrown the town into deep mourning and fear.

The youths are demanding immediate deployment of security personnel, improved intelligence gathering, and sustained military presence across the border communities linking Kwara and Kogi States.