Church Service Disrupted By Masquerades, Pastor & Members Flogged In Plateau State

The Shikal community of Langtang South Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Sunday, was in chaos as masquerades disrupted a church service, and flogged the pastor and worshipers.

The incident happened at about 10:45 am when the masquerades and some of it’s people forced their way into the church and descended heavily on the pastor and members.

Reports said that, some members of the church put up a defence but were overpowered by the masquerades and others, forcing worshipers to scamper for safety while the church properties worth thousands of naira were destroyed.

John Nanpor a member of the church, was among those flogged to stupor by the masquerades, he said no actual reason could be given for the invasion but added that the presiding pastor was severely injured as a result of the Flogging.

“This has been the practice here for quite some time, especially during their yearly masquerade festival. We are pleading with security agencies to assist us in order to avoid breaking of law and order,” he said.

Our reporter’s efforts to speak with the State Police Public Relations Officer, Plateau Command, DSP Alfred Alabo, proved abortive as he could not be reached on his cell phone before going to the press

(Sunday Tribune)