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It was a free-for-all fight as two pastors and church members
fought each other over who is the rightful leader of the church. The
incident which took place in Kenya has left many people wondering what
manner of christianity they are practising.
Kenyans
reports that the two pastors and several worshippers were left with
injuries after the fight which happened on Sunday in Free Area, Nakuru
County, Kenya.
Report has it that trouble started at the African Independent
Pentecostal Church Of Africa (AIPCA Church) when two factions supporting
different church leaders got into a violent confrontation.
The groups supporting two Bishops who are fighting for leadership
of the Nakuru East Diocese, descended on each other using metal bars and
batons destroying the church and a nursery school situated within the
compound.
It is alleged that supporters of Bishop Peter Muiruri arrived with
weapons as Bishop Naphtaly Thuku was presiding over the service and
sparked chaos. Police were forced to lob teargas as they engaged the
rowdy church members in running battles, with several people being
arrested in connection to the fight.
More drama ensued after one of the apprehended worshippers tried to
slip out of the police vehicle prompting a chase by the officers. The
suspect was later captured and together with others whisked away to
Mwariki Police Station.
Speaking after the chaos, Bishop Muiruri claimed he was the
rightful head of the church having been appointed by the top management
of AIPCA.
"I am the duly appointed leader in this area and these wrangles
will be resolved in accordance with the law because fighting will not
bring forth any solution," stated Mr Muiruri.
On the other hand, Bishop Thuku accused Muiruri of assuming office
without following the procedure recommended by the church's
Constitution.
"He was appointed on Friday instead of on Sunday as provided for by church rules so they failed to follow the law," claimed Thuku.
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