Thousands from far and wide swarmed the IBB Square in Benue State to witness firsthand the healing powers of firebrand Catholic Priest, Hyacinth Alia. As the crowds pressed against each other, crowd control became more difficult.
After several warnings for the congregation to move back from the altar had gone ignored, Father Alia whipped some of the congregants so they could step back.
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