A church in rural Nigeria was attacked by jihadists Wednesday with at least two people murdered before the pastor and some worshippers were kidnapped, police and witnesses said. The attack comes just days after 25 girls were abducted from a boarding school.

Video released by The Times shows the congregation cowering as masked men with rifles and machetes stormed the service in the western state of Kwara. The intruders sprayed the pews with bullets, killing at least two people.

Children can be heard screaming as shots ring out at Christ Apostolic Church in the town of Eruku.

Reuters reports the assault puts more pressure on the government, which is under scrutiny from U.S. President Donald Trump who has threatened military action over the seemingly endless persecution of innocent C

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