According to an eyewitness
who spoke to The Trent on Thursday, September 3, 2015 on condition of
anonymity, heavily armed men stormed the Aso Rock Chapel on Sunday, August 30,
2015 denying worshippers access to the church.
“Normally, services begin
by 7am at the church. But when we got there, we met armed security men who said
we cannot enter. They said they were acting on orders from above. We waited
outside till a few minutes past 8am before they allowed us to enter,” the source
disclosed.
A visibly embarrassed Vice
President Yemi Osinbajo, who worships at the Villa Church arrived the Chapel
and could be seen managing to conceal a worried expression over the incident.
When a reporter contacted
Presidential Spokesman Garba Shehu to confirm the development, he claimed he
was not aware of the incident.
“What you are telling me is
news to me. I am not aware of this issue. There is a lot we are dealing with
and I hope you are aware the church was handed over to Vice President Osinbajo.
So please call Prince Laolu Akande, his spokesman to confirm this issue,” he
said.
Further investigations by
The Trent have revealed that Sunday’s move was the second in a series of brazen
attempts to shut down Christian activities in the Villa.
The Trent
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