Police declare reported shooting of Anambra pastor David Elijah as mischief

The Command in a statement by DCP Chris Owolabi, wondered why the pastor refused to report the incident to the police station closest to the scene of the incident. It said: “Instead of reporting the incident at the nearest police station where the incident took place, the pastor drove to his church in Awka and attracted the attention of his congregation who were waiting for him at the church premises for a church event.” The command urged members of the public to disregard the report as misleading and assured that Anambra is safe. “Following the incident, the commissioner of police directed the DPO ‘B’ Division to immediately proceed to the church and ascertain the true situation. “The DPO visited the pastor at his church and even took photographs with him to clear the ambiguity. “In view of the foregoing, the command implores members of the public to disregard such misleading reports from mischievous elements who are bent on portraying the state in bad light in order to achieve their selfish goals,” he said. The social media buzzed with stories of how Pastor David miraculously escaped unhurt following attack on him by unidentified gunmen.]]>