Pastor robbed in Benue

Sekegh Gbangu, a Pastor of NKST Central church in Ugba Logo Local Government Area, Benue State, was robbed on Wednesday by suspected armed robbery gang in his residence.

It was gathered that the gunmen ran away with valuable property before setting the entire mission house ablaze.

After destroying and destroying things in the church, the gunmen took to the church garage and burnt a shuttle bus belonging to the church.

An eyewitness told newsmen that the robbers executed the dastardly act by disconnecting the church building from the public power supply before entering the house through the ceiling.

It was also gathered that the armed robbers shot severally into the air, scaring neighbours and sympathizers from the area.

The Benue State police public relations officer, Astine Ezeani confirmed the incident to newsmen. He however stated that the police were investigating the case.