Gunmen attacked Saint. Andrews Anglican Church in Lilu, Anambra State, Nigeria, on Sunday December 7, killing the wife of the church’s pastor. The attack occurred as the church congregation was preparing for service. An eye witness recounted the incident saying: A brutal attack occurred at the St.
Andrews Anglican Church, Isiokwe in Lilu community of Ihiala LGA in the early hours of Sunday. The heavily armed hoodlums invaded the church as worshippers were getting ready for Sunday activity and started shooting, setting properties on the church premises, including buildings, ablaze.
Unfortunately, they brutally murdered the wife of the church priest and one other person. They also injured many others, razed down the priest’s house to ashes, burnt down some church vehicles and other church properties, including a part of the main church building. This wicked act on a holy day in a Christian church and in a Christian community has not had a single mention from those who are fast to share happenings from elsewhere.”
The attackers, believed to number several, arrived armed and opened fire, causing panic among the church congregation. They also set fire to several buildings and vehicles on the church compound, including the pastor’s house.
The Anambra State Police have confirmed the incident and launched an operation to apprehend the perpetrators. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, condemned the attack and stated that the police will not rest until the perpetrators are brought to justice.
