A pastor with the Church of Christ In Nations, an evangelical church in Nigeria, has died of a snakebite in the mission fields where he was serving.
Rev. Nankur Peter Kundul was ministering at a COCIN congregation in Boltim village, Gamakai, Langtang South Local Government Area of Plateau State, central Nigeria.
Rinkyer Asaph, a friend of the pastor, contacted Christian Daily International on Aug. 13, to share the news of his death. Asaph said the mission field where the pastor served had been invaded by venomous snakes, which have killed other Christians in the area.
‘Alarming’ concern
Providing background on the community where the pastor died, Asaph said: “Gamakai is the agricultural nerve centre of Langtang South. Its people depend heavily on farming for their livelihood and food production. The agricultural produce from Gamakai is source of food security to many families in Langtang South, Plateau and Nigeria.”
He continued: “The rising incidence of fatal snakebites in the community is therefore not only a public health concern but also a serious threat to agricultural activities, as farmers may become increasingly afraid to venture into their farmlands.
“The recent deaths from snakebites in Gamakai have reached an alarming level and demand urgent intervention. Snakebite should not become a death sentence simply because a person lives or farms in Gamakai.”
Asaph urged authorities to urgently act to address the snake threat in the area.
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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was written by Obed Minchakpu and originally published by Christian Daily International.
