AL QAEDA AFFILIATE SAYS IT KILLED 70 SOLDIERS IN BENIN: REPORTS. (PHOTO).

Image
 Al Qaeda affiliate says it killed 70 soldiers in Benin: Reports Al Qaeda affiliate JNIM has said it killed 70 soldiers in raids on two military posts in Benin, according to SITE Intelligence Group, Reuters reported. The West African state and its coastal neighbour Togo have suffered a series of attacks in recent years as groups linked to Islamic State and al Qaeda have expanded their presence beyond the Sahel region to the north.

ARSONISTS BURN DOWN REDEEMED CHURCH IN NIGER STATE. (PHOTO).


 Arsonists burn down Redeemed Church in Niger


Some unidentified persons have burnt down the Redeemed Christian Church of God (Champion Zonal Headquarters) situated along Federal College of Education (FCE) Road in Kontagora, Niger State.

The incident occurred at the early hours of Saturday.

It was gathered that a similar incident occurred 10 years ago when the church was set ablaze by some unknown arsonists who had warned that the church building should not be completed.

Condemning the latest attack on the church, the state Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Niger State chapter, Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, described the incident as barbaric and uncalled for.

He noted, ā€œThere is freedom of worship in Niger State, I am sure by the time the government and security agencies take action, it will go a long way to address any form of tension that may want to escalate beyond control.

ā€œWe are hoping that the law will take its course. To be frank, issues like this must be tamed and people who have done this should be fished out and made to face the law.ā€

Also, when contacted, an Assistant Pastor of the church, Pastor Samson Ogbebor, explained that the incident occurred around 3:00 am on Saturday.

He stated that he got a distress call that the church was on fire. According to him, ā€œOn getting there, I met a church that has been in existence for the past 20 years now burnt down and properties looted by hoodlums.

ā€œThis church has faced lots of challenges. About 10 years ago, hoodlums came and burnt it down completely and with self efforts we were able to erect it again.

ā€œThey have made several unsuccessful attempts and have refused us the permission to roof it properly and we decided to be using it like that for worship but look at what they have done again.ā€

Also, an Elder in the church, Mr John Aboje, said members of the church will not be discouraged by the incident but will continue to be good Christians and good citizens of the country.

He appealed to Governor Umaru Bago, the Emir of Kontagora, Alh. Muhammadu Barau Mu’azu II and all relevant security agencies to treat the incident with all seriousness.

ā€œThe incident has been reported to the Division ā€˜A’ Police Station in Kontagora for investigation and to bring the perpetrators to book,ā€ he added.

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

INNOSON GIVES OUT BRAND NEW IVM G5 AND SALARY FOR LIFE TO THE MAN WHO PROPHESIED ABOUT HIS VEHICLE MANUFACTURING IN 1979.(PHOTO).

SHAKIRA COVERS WOMEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE,APRIL ISSUE.

ACTOR BABA IJESHA APPEALS FIVE-YEAR JAIL SENTENCE FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT. (PHOTO).