Ethnic crisis rocks Anglican Church in Benin

Many people who turned out to worship at the Rev. William Payne Memorial Anglican Church, Benin, were prevented from participating in the usual Sunday service by youths protesting alleged ethnicity in the church.

The church situated at 121 A, Mission Road, Benin, was shut down by ministers and worshippers were prevented from gaining access to the complex to prevent a break down of order.

The church is said to have been plagued by disaffection caused by alleged ethnic disenchantment between Igbo speaking worshippers and other ethnic groups.

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