A Sunday service at an Assemblies of God church in Ughelli, Delta State, was disrupted following a violent incident involving uniformed people who allegedly attacked a senior pastor and his spouse contained in the sanctuary, prompting swift inside and exterior investigations by church authorities.
The incident occurred on the Otovwodo department beneath Ughelli District in Ughelli, Delta State, the place a gaggle of people carrying Royal Rangers uniforms reportedly stormed the church throughout worship. The disruption led to panic amongst congregants, whereas the reason for the confrontation remains to be beneath assessment by each district and nationwide church management.
In keeping with an official assertion from the Ughelli District of the Assemblies of God Nigeria, the matter is at the moment beneath inside investigation, with management describing the method as being dealt with with “knowledge, discretion, and maturity.”
The district additionally confirmed that the pastor and his household have obtained medical consideration following the incident, stating that applicable care has been supplied after the assault.
“We’re happy to tell the general public that the Pastor and his household have obtained applicable medical consideration following the incident, and essential care has been duly supplied.”
Church authorities additional described the scenario as a household matter, noting that each religious and administrative buildings throughout the church are actively engaged in resolving the problem peacefully.
They urged the general public and members of the Christian group to keep away from hypothesis or untimely conclusions, stressing the significance of permitting due course of to take its course.
“We respectfully urge members of the physique of Christ and most of the people to chorus from hypothesis or drawing untimely conclusions primarily based on incomplete data.”
The district reiterated its dedication to sustaining order, godliness, and the proclamation of the gospel of peace, whereas assuring {that a} truthful and peaceable decision is being pursued.
Investigations are ongoing as church management and related authorities proceed to look at the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Ademide Adebayo
Times Nigeria