File image of masquerader in Okene Kogi state
Police in Anambra state say they have arrested three masqueraders for allegedly disrupting a church programme on Friday night at Uke, Idemili area of the state.
Spokesperson for the police in the state, Nkeiruka Nwode, told newsmen on Saturday in Awka that the suspects attacked worshipers at the Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry, Uke.
“Three masqueraders have been arrested in connection with the church attack. We have commenced investigation into the cause of the incident and would notify you when concluded,” Nwode said.
It was learned that the masqueraders were celebrating a festival known as “Uzo Iyi” festival.
At least 10 masqueraders were said to have invaded the church, assaulted the worshipers and attempted to whisk away the spiritual director of the centre, Rev. Fr Emmanuel Obinna, but for the quick response of the police.
A witness said the leadership of the church called the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the police to help their internal security to protect worshipers.
The Personal Assistant to the spiritual director of the centre, Mr Francis Okoye, told journalists that a Catholic Priest, Rev Fr. Henry Nnajiofor, a seminarian and 28 others were injured during the attack on the worshipers.
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