How herders attacked church, killed one, abducted pastor, worshippers
Suspected gunmen in the early hours of yesterday, invaded the Christians Pentecostal Church located in Akenawe, Tswarev, Ukemberagya/Tswarev council ward, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State, where they killed a worshipper and abducted the pastor of the church and other worshippers. The attackers also injured several others, among them the traditional ruler of the community, Zaki Ingyutu. It was gathered that the invaders stormed the church during a vigil, when a healing service was being conducted by the Resident Pastor, Rev. Gwadue Kwaghtyo. A community leader and President, Gaambe-Tiev Youth Association, GYA, Dr. Hemen Terkimbi, who confirmed the attack, said: “One person was killed during the attack, five others sustained injuries while four worshippers, including the Resident Pastor, Rev. Gwadue Kwaghtyo were captured and taken to an unknown destination. “Among those that sustained severe injuries was the acting Kindered Head of...