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Gunmen Attack Pastor, Kill Wife At New Benin City Church
Mysterious Assassination Attempt Unfolds at Benin City Church: Beloved Pastor and Wife Targeted
Hired Killers Murders Pastor’s Wife At New Benin, Benin City Edo State – Rev. Mrs Peace Chinyereugo Shot Dead
Benin City, New Benin – In a chilling episode that has left the residents of New Benin, Benin City in shock and fear, armed men believed to be contracted killers executed a brazen attack on the head pastor and his wife of the renowned God’s Vineyard of Grace Dominion Assembly church.
The Deadly Encounter
On Monday evening, around 7:36 pm, as the city was transitioning from the bustle of the day to the relative tranquility of the evening, the tranquility was shattered at 101, Upper Lawani Street. This wasn’t just any street; it was the location of one of the city’s most respected places of worship.
Reverend Samuel Chinyereugo, the respected head of God’s Vineyard of Grace Dominion Assembly, and his beloved wife, Peace, were the targets of this horrifying assault. An insider, wishing to remain anonymous, recounted the harrowing details.
Upon arrival at the church, where preparations were underway for an upcoming program, the clergyman and his wife were ambushed. The source vividly described how, as soon as their car came to a halt in front of the church, a barrage of gunfire engulfed them.
Sinister Stalkers
Adding layers to this dark tale, the Reverend had earlier noticed a suspicious vehicle tailing him through the GRA after he left a friend’s residence. The realization that the same vehicle had followed him to his church only intensified the fear and surprise of the unexpected encounter.
Out of the car came three men, armed and with clear intent. In a symbolic act that left many speculating about the motives, one of the assailants forcefully grabbed and ripped away the cross pendant the pastor wore around his neck.
Without missing a beat, his accomplices initiated a hail of bullets, leaving no time for the church leader or his spouse to find shelter. Tragically, Peace bore the brunt of the assault, sustaining injuries that would later prove fatal at a local medical facility. Reverend Chinyereugo and his assistant, who was outside the church and caught in the crossfire, suffered injuries but have since been released after receiving medical attention.
Mourning and Investigation
As news of the horrifying incident spread, church members, fellow clergymen, and residents of Benin City flooded social media with messages of condolence, shock, and calls for justice. The audacious nature of the attack, executed in a sacred place and aimed at a revered religious figure and his spouse, has raised numerous questions and fueled speculation. Who could want the pastor and his wife dead? Was this a message to the community or a personal vendetta?.
The law enforcement community of Benin City, equally shaken, has launched an aggressive investigation. SP Chidi Nwabuzor, the State’s Police Public Relations Officer, addressing the media, emphasized the gravity of the crime.
“We are dealing with a heinous act, and the full weight of the law will be brought to bear on those responsible,” Nwabuzor remarked. “We urge the public to come forward with any information that could aid our investigations.”
While the motives behind the attack remain unclear, one thing is certain: the city won’t rest until those responsible are apprehended. As the community grapples with grief and shock, many hope that justice will shine a light in these dark times.
The God’s Vineyard of Grace Dominion Assembly, known for its community service and spiritual guidance, now stands as a somber reminder of the fragility of life, even in places deemed safe and sacred.
The Aftermath
As the sun rises on another day in Benin City, a sense of melancholy hangs in the air. The church’s doors may be temporarily closed, but the hearts of its members are open, united in grief and determination. Amidst this tragic event, a city is reminded of its collective strength and the enduring power of faith in the face of adversity.
For now, candles burn, prayers ascend, and a community awaits answers. The narrative is far from over, and as investigations progress, one can only hope that the scales of justice will soon tip in favor of the righteous.