In a recent development, the Nigeria Police Force apprehended Mathias Ezeaku, a traditional religion preacher in Anambra State, for openly criticizing Evangelist Ebuka Obi's assertion of fasting for 50 days without food.
A video surfaced on Monday, revealing over seven police operatives from the Anambra State Command descending upon a community town hall in Nkpor near Onitsha, where Ezeaku was located. The arrest escalated to the point where one person was shot in the thigh, resulting in severe bleeding.
Operating a traditional worship center, Ezeaku has been outspoken in his criticism of the Christian religion and certain pastors whom he deems boastful, labeling them as fake. The arrest unfolded on a Sunday morning as Ezeaku arrived at his worship center, with a video circulating on social media depicting his resistance to arrest, met with staunch opposition from his followers.
The situation escalated into sporadic gunshots by the police operatives, injuring one of the worship center's members. Ezeaku had earlier posted a message on his Facebook page inviting members to join him in worship at Amafor Town Hall in Nkpor.
Protests ensued among Ezeaku's supporters, marching to the Police Annex in Awkuzu, where they raised concerns about the lack of an arrest warrant and inadequate identification by the involved operatives. Reports suggest that Mathias Ezeaku has been transported to Force Headquarters, Abuja, where he is presently in custody.
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Sources indicate that Ezeaku's arrest was allegedly instigated by pastors he had consistently criticized for what he deemed to be fake miracles. He specifically challenged Evangelist Ebuka Obi's claim of a 50-day fast without food and demanded evidence of a blind person the pastor purportedly healed.
The unfolding events underscore the tension between traditional religious practices and certain elements within the Christian community, prompting concerns about freedom of expression and religious beliefs.
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