Police Public Relations Officer, Plateau state police command, DSP Alfred Alabo, has confirmed the disruption of church activities Sunday in Shikal community of Lantang local government area of the state.
The masquerades on Sunday morning invaded a church in the community, disrupted service as they flogged bewildered worshippers, destroying church property.
It was gathered that the masquerades arrived at the church premises while service was ongoing and started flogging worshippers as they scampered for safety.
The invaders later turned to the church’s musical instruments and other property and destroyed them.
Confirming the incident, DSP Alfred Alabo said, “The DPO of the area has confirmed that it is true, they are working on the situation and the area is calm.
“He said masquerades went to a Church and disrupted their activities. The investigation is ongoing; we will give full details when we have them.”
