Pastor, his spouse attacked in Uganda by Islamist mob after one Imam converts to Christianity

On December 27, a fanatic Islamist mob attacked a pastor and his spouse and in addition demolished part of the church constructing in Nankodo sub-county in Kibuku district of Eastern Uganda, reported Morning Star News.
As per reviews, the dastardly assault passed off within the backdrop of a Muslim cleric’s (Imam) conversion to Christianity on December 5. The new convert, whose identify has been hid in pursuits of his safety, joined the Church service on December 27 to speak about his journey with and new religion. The mob, comprising of 8 folks, brutally attacked pastor Moses Nabwana and his spouse Lovisa Naura on that night within the Kazigo space whereas they have been returning to their home after church service.
As a outcome, each of them needed to be hospitalised for a number of days. Besides, the Muslim mob additionally attacked the church the place the erstwhile Imam had delivered his speech. During the wee hours of the night time, they demolished components of the Church, together with the roof, home windows, benches, musical devices and doorways. The former Imam had met the pastor whereas he was out distributing free masks, amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, and speaking about Jesus Christ to his followers. After his conversion, the Church members had relocated him and his spouse to a short lived protected home on December 10, owing to safety issues.
Pastor’s spouse narrates the harrowing story
Recounting the incident, the pastor’s spouse mentioned, “The members were overjoyed and made loud shouts and praises to God, which attracted the nearby Muslims to take note, and at 6 p.m. the announcement in the mosque was made of the apostasy of the imam.” She additional added, “They began by beating my husband, hitting him with sticks and blunt objects on the head, the back, his belly and chest. I made a loud alarm, and one of the attackers hit me with blows and a stick that affected my chest, back and broke my hand.”
After listening to the screams, the Christians neighbours rushed to their rescue. However, the miscreants had fled the world by then. They have been first admitted to a clinic in Kasasira after which transferred to a hospital in Ngiino in Kumi District after the situation of pastor Moses Nabwana worsened. Naura, the spouse of the pastor and the mom of his 8 kids, has been in a position to determine 4 of the eight accused. Traumatised by the incident, she mentioned, “We are yet to report this horrible incident to the police. My prayers at the moment are for the quick recovery of my husband.”
The price of her therapy at Mulago hospital, the place she was referred put up the December 27 assault, has already reached 3.5 million Uganda shillings (₹68, 959). After studying in regards to the incident, a senior pastor of the church mentioned that he’s afraid of extra such violent assaults in future. Meanwhile, Naura is hoping to boost cash to pay for her medical payments and restore the Church constructing.
Pastor’s spouse was additionally attacked earlier by Mohammed
Morning Star News reported that Naura was earlier attacked by a person named Mohammed, after she confronted him at his home for damaging a banana plantation. She narrated, “That time my husband was away, and I visited the home of Muhammad to try to ask the reason for doing such an evil act. He jumped up and kicked me on my stomach and slapped me. I was rushed to a clinic in Tirinyi.”