Wonders they say shall never end! Angry youths of Agba village in Ekwulobia, Anambra State have burnt down a church where a wedding was consummated between siblings.
The angry youths were have said to have stormed the church, setting it on fire, chanting that an abomination has been committed here.
25-year-old Chiadi Ezeibekwe accused of impregnating and marrying his 17-year-old younger sister had his elder brother perform the wedding ceremony.
Chijioke ezeibekwe, who is said to be the Shepherd of the church, Dwelling Fullness of God Church, where the wedding ceremony was held, quoted bible verses to justify his actions. Saying that in Deuteronomy 36:6, the bible allows siblings to get married.
Speaking to guest at the Ceremony, the mother of the couple/siblings, told the crowd that her son Chiadi has done no wrong marrying his sister, and that according to their customs and tradition, he has paid her the bride price.
Onyeka, a member of the Adventist Church in Ekwulobia, condemning the abominable act of the family was quoted saying ;
''Since they were baptised into the church, they have been engaged in weird and rebellious behaviour as well as false teachings,''
''Because of their rebellious attitude and false teachings, the Seventh Day Adventist Church expelled them since May 2017''.
The matter was later reported to the Igwe of Agba village, who subsequently called in the rebellious family for questioning.
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