A mentally challenged man has allegedly stabbed one of the worshippers in a church in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Daily Vendor gathered that the suspect,
brought for deliverance in the church allegedly picked up a cutlass from the altar and gave the worshiper a deep cut.
A source said the owner of the church had been arrested while the victim was rushed to a hospital where he is responding to treatment.
The source said, “The man of God claimed he could heal the mad man and started praying.
“As the prayers were ongoing, the insane man during a struggle with the pastor and other members of the church picked up a cutlass from the altar and wounded one of the worshippers.
“The suspected unsound mind has been taken to the hospital for psychiatric evaluation and medication.”
It was further gathered that the relatives of the suspect had been invited for interrogation.
Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed the incident.
He said the owner of the church was arrested on 14th January, 2024 while the victim has been taken to a hospital and is currently responding to treatment.
He said, “Preliminary information reveals 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, the madman 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 safe custody. Further details shall be communicated, please.”
