CAN probes masqueraders’ invasion of Plateau Church

CAN probes masqueraders' invasion of Plateau Church

The Christian Association of Nigerian, Plateau State Chapter has started the investigation of an alleged invasion of a church and flogging of worshipers by masqueraders in Langtang South Local Government Area of the state.

It was reported on Sunday that a masquerade had disrupted a church service in Shikal village of Langtang South Local Government Area of the state, beating worshipers and destroying some church properties in the process.

Addressing the incident, the state chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev Polycarp Lubo said that although there is no formal complaint from the church, however, the Christian body has launched an investigation into the incident.

According to The PUNCH, The CAN chairman said “I saw the report on social media and I was disturbed.
“But for now, I can not say whether it is true or not. But we are not going to let it go without finding out what happened.

“My Secretary is from that area. So I have asked him to get in touch with the church where the invasion by masquerades and flogging of worshipers allegedly took place. So, by tomorrow (Monday) I expect to get the report of the investigation”