ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- A mentally-unstable man undergoing deliverance at an undisclosed church in Obosi, Anambra State, stabs a worshipper with a cutlass during a Sunday service, leading to injuries and police intervention.
During a deliverance session conducted by the pastor, the mentally-challenged individual engaged in a struggle, grabbing a cutlass from the altar and attacking a worshipper.
The victim was promptly rushed to the hospital and is reportedly responding to treatment.
A source in the church said, “The man of God claimed he could heal the mad man and started praying. As the prayers were going on, the insane man, during a struggle with the pastor and other members of the church, picked up a cutlass from the altar and macheted one of the worshippers.
“The mentally-challenged man was later taken to the hospital for psychiatric evaluation and medication while the victim was rushed to a hospital where he was said to be responding to treatment.”
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The Anambra State Police Command arrested the church owner, investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, the police spokesperson, confirmed the arrest, detailing that the pastor claimed he could heal the mentally-ill man during the prayers.
The mentally-unstable individual is now undergoing psychiatric evaluation and medication, while relatives are being interrogated in connection with the incident. Further details will be communicated as the investigation progresses.
Ikenga said, “The Anambra State Police Command today 14/1/2024 arrested the owner of a church in Obosi where an insane man picked a cutlass and gave a deep cut to a member of the church during a deliverance service.“Meanwhile, the victim has been taken to a hospital and he is currently responding to treatment. Preliminary information revealed that the man of God claimed he could heal the madman and started praying.
“As the prayers were ongoing, the insane man during a struggle with the pastor and other members/witnesses, picked up a cutlass from the altar and wounded one of the members.
“Furthermore, the suspected unsound mind has been taken to the hospital for psychiatric evaluation and medication, and his relatives are under interrogation in a safe custody. Further details shall be communicated, please.”