Nigerian authorities have confirmed the arrest of nine pastors after they contravened lockdown regulations on Sunday.
CAPE TOWN - Nigerian authorities have confirmed the arrest of nine pastors after they contravened lockdown regulations in Bayelsa State in southern Nigeria on Sunday.
The pastors were arrested by the Bayelsa State task force on Covid-19 after they were found to be holding church services. The arrested pastors are from various churches,including the Methodist Church in Obogoro, the Believers Love World in Akenfa, Adaba Glory of Saint Paul Healing Church, God’s Grace Salvation Ministry in Obogoro, the Prophetic Grace Love Ministry in Opolo, the Halleluyah Deliverance Ministries International, the Winners Chapel in Obogoro, the All for Christ Zion Church in Akenfa 3, and the New Covenant Tabernacle Ministry in Akenfa 3.
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