The Holy book clearly stated that as part of signs of end time, Kingdoms would
fight against Kingdoms, Nations would rise against its neighbours.
Such is the case of a self-acclaimed prophet in Edem
community, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State as he has threatened to blow up the catechist of a
Catholic church for allegedly causing obstruction to his prospective members.
The ‘unholy war’ ensued between the clerics when Prophet
Ekene observed that business was no longer as bountiful as usual in his church.
After much inquires, he confirmed that the catechist of St.
Dominic’s Catholic church, Mr. Joseph Ugwu, acting on instructions by the
parish priest Rev. Fr. Patrick Ujah, had passed a strict warning to the
congregation to desist from visiting his prayer house or bear the consequences.
A reliable source in the know, stated that the Catechists warning didn’t go
down well with the prophet as the there was a drastic effect on the number his
members.
Regardless of the “mind-blowing testimonies” from those who
visited him, the Prophet lost a huge bunch of his members.
In order to tactically restore his lost glory, the prophet
allegedly applied some Catholic doctrines in his prayer. The sign of the cross
and the rosary was also said in every gathering.
“However, the style of his vision brought confusion among
people, enthralled rancour, and mutual suspicion. People began to see their
brothers as the source of their problems, while some who visited the prophet
insisted that the names of their enemies should be revealed to them,” confirmed
the source.
All attempts by the Parish Priest, to make Prophet Ekene get
authority from the Catholic secretariat in Nsukka and recognition letter from
his home parish to boost his authenticity proved abortive.
Consequently, the priest forbade Catholics from visiting the
prophet or risk excommunication. Unable to bottle his anger and pains over
adverse effect of the order on his church, the prophet sent emissaries to the
catechist to stay out of his way. But the Catechist remained unperturbed,
however, the prophet personally confronted him with severe warning and threat
to bomb his entire household if he doesn’t to steer. He was also said to have
threatened to become ruthless to any obstacle on his way.
However, nemesis caught up with the fake prophet when the
youths of the community caught and arrested him for allegedly defiling little
boys in the community. He was humilated and taken to the Igwe’s palace. The
Prophet later confessed to the homosexual act after two of his victims
recounted their experiences before the counsel of the elders. He was at the
verge of being lynched by the angry youth but for the timely intervention of
the traditional ruler who handed him over to the police.
Some sources claimed that the prophet was granted bail and
he immediatly fled the community, but the Police Public Relations Officer in
Nsukka, Mr Ebere Amaraizu, maintained he is yet to be informed about such
development.
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