Suspected hoodlums invaded the Mount Zion Gospel Church, Aka-Itiam
Assembly, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, weekend and razed it down completely.
The attackers claimed the prayers and activities of the church were
frustrating their criminal operations in the area.
Punch reports that the heavily armed youths stormed the sanctuary,
last Friday, while the people were asleep, wrecked havoc and vanished.
The still shocked Resident Pastor, Elijah Inyang, said the
relationship between Aka –Itiam Assembly established June 10, 2011 and
the community was convivial and there was no leadership tussle.
"Well, I am short of words because this type of incident has never
happened. They broke into the church and as you can see, destroyed our
altar, set it on fire and destroyed all the musical instruments.
"When I came in this morning, I saw smoke billowing from the place.
Perhaps, their intention was to burn down the building, but God had to
stop them.
"No one has been caught and I have never had any issue with my
members. Therefore, it is still a surprise to me. I am appealing to
the Akwa Ibom state government and all the security agencies to come
to our aid. The matter should be investigated to know the cause and
also bring those involved to book to avoid future occurrence," he
said.
Assembly, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, weekend and razed it down completely.
The attackers claimed the prayers and activities of the church were
frustrating their criminal operations in the area.
Punch reports that the heavily armed youths stormed the sanctuary,
last Friday, while the people were asleep, wrecked havoc and vanished.
The still shocked Resident Pastor, Elijah Inyang, said the
relationship between Aka –Itiam Assembly established June 10, 2011 and
the community was convivial and there was no leadership tussle.
"Well, I am short of words because this type of incident has never
happened. They broke into the church and as you can see, destroyed our
altar, set it on fire and destroyed all the musical instruments.
"When I came in this morning, I saw smoke billowing from the place.
Perhaps, their intention was to burn down the building, but God had to
stop them.
"No one has been caught and I have never had any issue with my
members. Therefore, it is still a surprise to me. I am appealing to
the Akwa Ibom state government and all the security agencies to come
to our aid. The matter should be investigated to know the cause and
also bring those involved to book to avoid future occurrence," he
said.
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