50 Injured as Idol Worshippers & Cultists Attack Christians in Churches in Anambra State

Suspected cultists caused pandemonium in Anambra state on Tuesday when they attacked the Christians in their community over a disagreement on a cultural masquerade night which the Christians opposed.

The attack happened at Oba Ofemmili area in Awka North LGA of Anambra State. We learnt some cultists attacked several places of worship and injured over 50 Christians.

According to Daily Sun, the attackers also went on rampage, looting and burning churches in the community.

Names Of Churches Attacked In Awka, Anambra State are Assemblies of God Church, Grace of God Church, Deeper Life Bible Church, Winners Church, Christ Holy Church and St. Paul’s Catholic Church

According to victims, the idol worshippers attacked Christians with dangerous weapons, shooting sporadically and injuring several people.

We learnt the trouble started over a disagreement between Christians and the Idol worshippers on the cultural night masquerade, a local fetish cult opposed by Christians in the area.

50 people reportedly sustained serious injuries in the attack. A 2-year-old baby was among the victims.

The Christians at Oba Ofemmili community are now living in fear.