Blood of Jesus Church Attacked: Criminals on Rampage in Kogi, Attack House of Worship, kill Two
- Some hoodlums have attacked Blood of Jesus Parish in Lokoja, Kogi state capital, killing two in the process
- According to reports, the hoodlums invaded the church at about 8:00pm and opened fire on the members who were holding programme
- It should be noted that the attack of the Celestial church is the second in recent times in that area of Lokoja
In a news that will annoy Christians, hoodlums have invaded a Celestial Church, Blood of Jesus Parish in Lokoja, the capital of Kogi state.
The criminals killed two persons and injuring several others, Daily Trust reports.
The hoodlums invaded the church at about 8:00pm on Sunday, October 16, and opened fire on the members who were holding programme inside the church.
Source: UGC
The church is located behind the NNPC Mega petrol station in Felele axis along Abuja-Lokoja-Okene highway of Lokoja.
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The two dead members were reported to have been evacuated from the church and deposited at the Federal Medical Centre, Lokoja while the injured were rushed to the same hospital for treatment.
The attack of the Celestial church is the second in recent times in that area of Lokoja.
Few weeks ago, another church was attacked at Sarkin Numan around the Felele area of Lokoja.
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported that the senior special assistant on communication to the Kogi state governor, Dr. Oladele Nihi has commended Governor Yahaya Bello over his role following the struggle for ownership of the Dangote cement factory in the Obajana area of the state.
Legit. ng reports that in a post on his verified Facebook handle on Saturday, Oladele commended Governor Bello for "fighting for the people of the state."
He wrote:
"Kogi indigents across the board under the proactive leadership of Governor Yahaya Bello remained committed to reclaiming Obajana Cement Factory. This decision stands unchanged as plans to go to court have commenced."
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had previously reported that the National Security Council, headed by President Muhammadu Buhari, asked the Kogi state government to reopen the Dangote cement factory immediately.
It was reported that the order follows the conclusion of the meeting on Friday in State House, Abuja.
The dispute between Dangote Industries and the Kogi state government over the ownership of Africa's largest cement plant located in Obajana.
Source: Legit.ng
