Gunmen Shoot Anambra Pastor in front of Church

Unknown gunmen on Thursday evening trailed and shot a popular miracle cleric known as Pastor David Elijah Chidiebere, in front of his church in the capital city of Awka, Anambra State.

The middle aged pastor, who is the founder of Divine Prophetic Ministry ministry in Awka, is known for his very intriguing prophesies and healing miracle in the city.

Though it was not clear if the man of God was attacked by assassins, it was gathered that the gunmen trailed him in their vehicle from Enugu to Awka where he was attacked and he made to park his car in front of his church.

An unidentified source from his church was quoted as saying the suspects demanded to be given N5million, but he offered he offered them N1million which they declined.

Another account however stated that the gunmen after riddling his vehicle with bullets, left him in the pool of his blood and carted away an undisclosed sum.

When journalists visited the church premises, some members of his church were seen discussing the attack in clusters.

Pastor Chidiebere was rescued by some members of his churuh after the gunmen drove away, and was said to be receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital.

A resident, who gave his name as Johnson, said he was passing through that road when he saw some persons pulling out a man from the shattered vehicle.

"When I inquired, I was told that he was the pastor of the church. Who knows what he must have done to attract this kind of treatment?" he wondered.

Haruna Mohammed, Anambra State Police spokesperson could not confirm the attack. He promised to get back to our correspondent after enquiring from the DPO in charge of the area but never did as at the time of filing this report.

The event happened less than 500 meters from B division, police station.