Hoodlums Invade Church, Flog Pastor, Members, Cart Away Offerings

Hoodlums over the weekend reportedly invaded a Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Pillar of Fire parish in Akure, Ondo state during service, beating the presiding pastor identified as Pastor Arije and some members of the church.
The hoodlums who reportedly stormed the church on motorcycles, were also said to have destroyed some other items inside the church which include, plastic chairs, wall clock, window glass and electrical appliances among others after the members had run away for safety. According to reports, the police in the state arrested some of the hoodlums but they were later rescued by a mob, during which a policeman was stabbed with broken bottle on the neck.
Police sources said they were still investigating the incident, but our correspondent learned that a rival Pastor of one of the churches within the area might have sponsored the attack. Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr Wole Ogodo, said details of the incident was still sketchy since the incident happened over the weekend.
The PPRO also said the command was still investigating the reason for the action of the hoodlums. –