By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S
A recent report alleges that Sunday worship at The Axe of Zion Covenant Ministry was violently interrupted when a group of armed men, reportedly dressed in military uniforms, stormed the church premises.
According to church officials, the assailants injured at least two congregants and vandalized property during the attack, which they describe as a troubling escalation of a longstanding land dispute. The incident, which occurred in Freetown, has left the church community in shock and fear. Church leaders believe the attack is linked to a court case over the ownership of the church’s land, a matter that has been pending since September 11, 2024.
Eyewitnesses claim that the attackers may be acting under the influence of powerful figures attempting to unlawfully seize the land. Among the victims were a church elder and a female congregant who suffered a severe head injury requiring stitches. The church asserts that it possesses video and audio recordings of the assault.
Initial attempts to frame the dispute as a domestic property issue have reportedly been corrected in court, with legal authorities confirming it as a land ownership case. While a bench warrant has been issued for some suspects, none have been apprehended, according to church officials.
“We have followed every legal channel. But our pleas have gone unheard,” stated the church leadership. “We now call on national authorities, human rights defenders, and the media to stand with us. Justice must prevail.”
Drawing strength from biblical figures like Esther and Joseph, the congregation remains hopeful. “We believe God is with us in this trial,” they said. “Like the heroes of scripture, we will stand firm.”
The church is appealing for immediate intervention from Parliament, government agencies, human rights organizations, and the press. Supporters or interested parties are encouraged to contact the church at +23275599744 for more information or to access the recorded evidence.
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