Catholic church in Enugu bans gele and hand bags

ST. Theresa’s Catholic Cathedral, Nsukka, Enugu State, has barred women from wearing big headgears and carrying hand bags to Sunday service.

The Cathedral Administrator, Rev. Fr. Uche Obodoechina, who announced this during Sunday service in Nsukka, said  the ban would take effect from September 9.

According to the Reverend, the measure was being introduced to ensure the security of worshippers, stating that big headgears, in most cases, made the identification of persons during Sunday service difficult.

“Please, in view of the present security challenges, the church has urged women to stop coming to Sunday service with big headgears and bags to enable security men know when a bomb will be smuggled into the church” he said.

Furthermore, the cleric announced that cars would henceforth be parked at the St Theresa’s College field, adding that only motorcycles will be allowed to park at designated places within the church premises.

He added that the church’s gate would be closed by 6AM for those coming for 5.30AM Mass, while the gate would be closed by 8am for the 7.30AM Mass.

“So if you cannot come before this time, you are late and you will not be allowed to enter into the cathedral compound” he said,

He urged members of the church to cooperate and obey the directives in the interest and safety of all, adding that “these are temporary measures and will be relaxed as soon as the security challenges in the country improve.”

“The church is sorry for whatever inconveniences the measures will cause members” the clergy apologised.