Hoodlums Attack Worshippers, Injure Many In Awka –
The Razor
It has been reported that unknown persons on Sunday, attacked one of the Churches in Awka, Anambra state, injuring many worshippers in the process.
The victims were reportedly injured in their eyes, legs, hands and heads, while an aged man almost lost his life during the mayhem.
The incident took place in one of the churches situated at Umukwa village in Awka South LGA on Sunday.
According to the report, Windows of the church were broken with pebbles during the incident, causing the worshippers, including the Pastor to run for their lives.
An eyewitness, who narrated the incident to The reporters, said only God saved their lives.
According to the source who was heavily bandaged, “we were worshipping on Sunday when some Stones were being thrown on our Windows and doors by many youths.
“Infact, most of them had guns but they were not shooting. Two of them said the church has been disturbing them in the area.
“Those youths are members of a cult group in the area. Everybody is afraid in the area ” the source said
It was also gathered that the said church (names witheld) was located close to a shrine in the community.
It was equally learnt that the youths who attacked the church had a beef with some members of the village and were targeting some of them to show up that day to carry out their plans.
The reporter said that when he tried to call the state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, his cell phone was saying not available and could not confirm the incident at the time of filing this report.
