The sight of of a cross in a mosque premise sent Nasarawa residents into confusion – Hundreds of people have trooped to the cross to ask for miracle – The chief imam of the mosque confirmed the sighting and said it was a sign from God.
In what might be considered a strange sighting, the sudden appearance of a cross a few metres away from a mosque in Nasarawa threw residents into confusion. The Punch reports that residents of Assakio Development Area in Lafia were left awed by the strange sighting which has brought hundreds of people to the location to pray for forgiveness and blessing. READ ALSO: Emir Muhammadu Sanusi of Kano meets Pope Francis The cross which is the considered the symbol of Christianity was illuminated on the ground close to the mosque. Hajara Hussaini confirmed that she was the first to see the light in the shape of a cross on Wednesday, September 28 when her mother sent her on errand. Her mother, Matan Liman also confirmed the strange appearance and said her daughter was gripped in fear when she returned. Muhammed Iliyasu who is the Chief Imam of Assakio Central Mosque said the sighting of the cross within the mosque premise confirmed that revelation was from God, affirming that “Jesus is also a prophet of God.” READ ALSO: Strongest man in Ghana brutally assaults two Catholic priests Very Rev. Micheal Dogo of the Evangelical Reform Church of Christ, Assakio described the sighting of the cross as “a sign of reconciliation in the community.” Grace Eze who resides in the community said she was healed when she visited the mosque. “I underwent a surgery about two years ago after which I started to experience a movement in my body. But after praying before the cross, I got healed.” This development comes as Muslims celebrate the new 1438AH year. Similarly, hundreds of people trooped to Saint Augustine’s Catholic Church which is located in the Nenger area of Makurdi in Benue following the “appearance” of an ‘image’ of Jesus. The church which is situated behind Government Model College became a hub for Catholic and non-Catholic worshipers after bright image fell on the crucifix of Jesus.
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