Governor Ikpeazu Shuts Down Apostolic Church In Abia

The Governor of Abia State, Okezie Victor Ikpeazu has ordered the immediate closure of the Apostolic Christian Church Mission, Omuma Road, Aba following a leadership crisis.

In a government special announcement signed by Chris Ezem, the Secretary to Abia State, the Governor warned that any individual that decides to go against the directory will suffer severe consequences.

According to him, “Any attempt by any person or group of persons to flout or undermine this directive will be met with severe consequences.

 “No religious activity or any other activity whatsoever including the intended church convention should hold at the church premises, 34 Omuma Road Aba, or Eziama High School Aba or any other location in and around Abia State.

The Commissioner of Police, Abia State and the Brigade Commander, 14 Brigade Ohafia subsequently sealed up the church premises to ensure full compliance with the Governor’s directive.

Truetells Nigeria understands that the church is engulfed in a leadership struggle that has been threatening the existence of the church and its environs.

Following the inability of stakeholders to reconcile the parties involved, the government has to step in to ensure peace reigns.

Gunmen Murder Wife Of Ebube Agu

Gunmen have killed the wife of Oyeku Chima, commander of the Ebube Agu security outfit in Afikpo south LGA of Ebonyi State.

Truetells Nigeria reports that the Police Spokesperson in the state, Chris Anyanwu, confirmed the development to journalists in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi capital.