Thugs
reportedly, invaded the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Pillar of Fire, located
at L.A. primary school area of Akure , the Ondo state capital, at the weekend
during service, flogged the pastor known as Pastor Arije and other church
members.
The hoodlums
who reportedly stormed the church on motorcycles, were also said to have
destroyed some other items inside the church which include, plastic chairs,
wall clock, window glass and electrical appliances among others after the
members had run away for safety.
It was
gathered that, the policemen who came to calm the situation arrested some of
the hoodlums but were also attacked by the mob who consequently rescued the
arrested thugs.
According to
the eyewitness account, during the attempt to rescue their colleagues from the
hands of the policemen, one of the cops was stabbed on the neck with a broken
bottle by one of the hoodlums.
Confirming
the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Wole Ogodo, said
details of the incident was still sketchy since the incident happened over the
weekend.
The PPRO also said the command was still
investigating the reason for the action of the hoodlums
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