Worshippers Flee As Herdsmen Disrupt Church Crusade In Nasarawa

Worshippers Flee As Herdsmen Disrupt Church Crusade In Nasarawa

Worshippers scampered for safety on Monday night when suspected herdsmen reportedly disrupted an outdoor church crusade in Agboda community, Nasarawa State.

The incident occurred during a Christian crusade attended by residents and youths of Agboda Village. Eyewitnesses said a group of suspected herdsmen approached the venue, causing immediate panic among worshippers.

In the video, a man narrating the situation said: “We came in for crusade in this community today, look at what the herdsmen did. As you can see, people are running… everybody is in unrest for the sake of herdsmen here in Nasarawa State

Though the footage captured frantic movements and confusion, no weapons or direct acts of violence were visible.

Speaking by phone to Vanguard, the organiser of the crusade, Dr. Daniel Ukpo, said the incident occurred between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. when participants gathered for the programme.

According to him, people began running for safety after receiving reports of an attack in a nearby community.

He explained that the crusade had to be halted abruptly due to the tension that followed.

Ukpo expressed concern over what he described as recurring security incidents in the Mararaba Udege axis. He recounted that during a recent visit to Ochimi community, residents expressed fears over their safety and the destruction of crops

As of press time, there were no reports of injuries or fatalities. Authorities in Nasarawa State have yet to issue an official statement on the incident.

The latest scare adds to rising concerns over security in North-Central communities, where several attacks and abductions have been recorded in recent weeks.