Armed Robbers Invade Ebonyi Church, Rape A Girl During Night Rehearsal
By Joyce Aroh Abakaliki
There was pandemonium in Assemblies of God Church Abakaliki as Armed robber raped a girl and another one shot on the lap in the early hours of Wednesday
The armed robbers invaded the church and attacked the youths who were having all-night rehearsal in preparation for a drama programme proposed to hold on Friday, September 25, 2020.
The attack was said to have occurred between 1.00 am and 2.00 am in the morning.
While they raped a girl whose identity was yet to be disclosed, they shot another girl on the lap.
The robbers were also said to have stolen some equipment belonging to the church.
Other youths of the church in the same programme were said to have deserted the church for safety at the time of the event.
An elder in the church confirmed the incident.
Said “Yes what you had is true. We were called this morning to be notified on the incident, however, we will not be able to give you all the details you require now.
“Our pastor who is in charge of this place is not available now, he stayed awake all through the night that this thing happened.
“You can come back in two days time so that we will be properly briefed, and we along with our pastor will give you the accurate information.
“However the matter has been reported to the police and the girls has been taken to hospital for treatment.”
