A disagreement during a church service in Abim District has reportedly turned physical after a local council leader accused clergyman Richard Ongom of biting him during the incident.
According to the local council leader, the confrontation followed his decision to address the congregation while the church service was ongoing. He maintains that his intervention was necessary because of what he described as a security concern affecting the area.
The leader says he felt it was important to bring the matter to the attention of the congregation, given his responsibility as a local community leader. However, the situation allegedly escalated, with the leader claiming that he was bitten by the clergyman during the confrontation.
The alleged incident has since attracted attention in the local community, particularly because it occurred within a church setting where disputes would ordinarily be expected to be handled peacefully.
The local council leader has indicated that he intends to take legal action over the alleged assault. It remains unclear what specific legal steps have been initiated or whether a formal complaint has already been filed with police.
The circumstances that led to the confrontation, as well as the full account from Richard Ongom, have not been independently established based on the information currently available.
The incident comes amid the broader responsibility of local leaders to respond to security and community concerns, while religious leaders and congregations also seek to maintain order during worship services.
Any official police statement, medical documentation or response from the clergyman could provide further clarity on what transpired during the service.
TAKEAWAY POINTS
- – The incident reportedly began after the local council leader sought to address the congregation over a security-related concern.
- – The alleged physical confrontation has now moved beyond the church setting, with the local leader considering legal action.
- – Further details from police, witnesses and Richard Ongom would help establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
- – Until those accounts are available, the allegations remain claims made by the local council leader and should be treated as such.
