Hoodlums vandalise church, set equipment ablaze in Ondo

Suspected hoodlums over the weekend invaded and vandalised a Cherubim and Seraphim church in Ondo State.

Properties of Motailatu Church of God, Oke-Idahun Parish located along Imafon Road in Akure North Local Government were set on fire by unidentified persons.

Reverend David Akinadewo, the church’s resident minister, claimed that the attack on the building took place at the weekend.

According to him, the altar was damaged with broken bottles littering the church auditorium while plastic chairs and offering trays were set ablaze within the church premises.

“Other areas damaged were the prayer room of the church and the tithe box,” he stated stressing that the incident had been reported at the Oda Divisional Police Headquarters.

The police command in the state disclosed that investigation has begun towards unraveling those behind the attack.