- COCIN pastor Rev. Nankur Peter Kundul has reportedly died after a venomous snakebite while serving as a missionary in Plateau State, amid concerns over rising snakebite deaths in the area.
- Fellow pastor Rinkyer Asaph called for urgent government intervention and better access to anti-venom treatment.
- The incident has sparked mixed reactions online, with some users focusing on the need for anti-venom, while others questioned the role of faith in protecting believers from snakebites.
Rev. Nankur Peter Kundul, a pastor with the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), has reportedly died after being bitten by a venomous snake while serving as a missionary in Boltim village, Gamakai District, Langtang South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Kundul reportedly died at Sabon Gida Clinic after suffering the snakebite.
Confirming the incident on Monday, fellow pastor Rinkyer Asaph said the area had recorded several snakebite-related deaths, with at least two other Christians reportedly dying from snakebites within the past week.
Asaph described the situation as a growing public health concern in Gamakai, an agricultural community where many residents depend on farming for their livelihood.
He warned that the continued deaths could discourage farmers from going to their farmlands and potentially affect food production in the community.
The cleric called on the Plateau State Government and relevant health authorities to urgently intervene by addressing the increasing presence of venomous snakes and improving access to prompt treatment and anti-venom for victims.
The incident has since sparked mixed reactions online, with some users calling for increased access to anti-venom, while others questioned the role of faith in protecting believers from snakebites.
Uchegbu Uzoamaka Favour: But the bible tell us that we shall match upon the scorpions and snake and they shall not hurt us
Praise Omoregie: Holy spirit was trying to tell him some message but it came in snake form.
Mariam Umaru: Wait oh …the comment section come be like an atheists meeting room
Sonia Ifunanya: This is the more reason they should have enough anti-venom in circulation.
Douanla Nguelewe Rosta: He has been lying a lot on the name of the innocent snake since from the story of Adam and Eve in the garden!
Patrick Jesse: Chew raw cassava on emergency. Snakes don’t climb cassava sterms
Oludemi Oluwole Oluranti: The thing with snake bites is access to Anitivenom. It reduces fatality rate
Prince Eloagu: Lol but he has given u power to trample on snakes and scorpions.
