By Muhammed Abubakar, Reporting
MASQUERADES, on Sunday, disrupted a church service, flogged the pastor and worshipers in Shikal community of Langtang South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The attack on the church during Sunday worship reportedly cause serious pandemonium, as members ran helter skelter for cover.
Stonix News gathered that the incident happened at about 10:45 a.m when the masquerades and some people forced their way into the church and descended heavily on the pastor and members.
Sources said some members of the church tried to put up a defence, but were overpowered by the masquerades and others.
This forced the worshipers to scamper to safety while the church properties worth thousands of naira were destroyed.
A member of the church simply identified as John Nanpor, who was among those beaten to a pump by the masquerades, said no concrete reason could be given for the invasion.
He, however, the presiding pastor was reportedly severely injured as a result of the beating.
“This has been the practice here for quite some time, especially during their yearly masquerade festival.
“We are pleading with security agencies to assist us in order to avoid breakdown of law and order,” he said.
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