Photo: Radio Tamazuj]
The Christian Unity Fellowship (CUF) church in Awei town, Northern Bahr-el-Ghazal, was struck and burnt to ashes by lighting during a heavy downpour on Monday night.
Church properties including sound systems and chairs were among the items destroyed according to eyewitnesses.
Speaking to Radio Tamazuj during special prayers held on Tuesday morning at Malou Aweer residential area where the church was located, Angelo Atemdit, a leading member in the CUF church, confirmed the incident and added that the church members were praying over the lightning strike.
“Yes it happened and we are currently carrying out prayers and we will update you more on the incident,’’ Atemdit said.