A mentally unstable man brought for deliverance in a church at Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State has macheted a worshipper during service.
The man was said to have picked up a cutlass from the church altar and given the worshiper a deep cut.
The victim was rushed to a hospital where he was said to be responding to treatment.
Confirming the incident in a statement issued by its spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, Anambra state police command said “Preliminary information reveals that the man of God claimed he could heal the madman and started praying.
“As the prayers were ongoing, the insane man during a struggle with the pastor and other members/witnesses, the madman picked up a cutlass from the altar and wounded one of the members.
“Furthermore, the suspected unsound mind has been taken to the hospital for psychiatric evaluation and medication, and his relatives are under interrogation in safe custody. Further details shall be communicated.”
