It was a dramatic moment at the Redeemed Christian Church of God on Tuesday night when Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom went to the church for Thanksgiving after the Supreme Court affirmed his election victory.
The Governor after collecting the microphone to speak, was attacked by a mysterious owl.
According to an eyewitness, Prince Tordue Abe, the bird found its way into the Church, the exact time the Governor was giving his testimonies and went straight to the altar where Ortom was kneeling down for his testimonies.
But for the prompt efforts of some youths, the night bird, which is superstitiously believed to be a witchcraft bird, would have landed on the Governor’s head.
“It happened few minutes ago while the Governor was on his kneels praying at the Redeemed Christian Church Makurdi.
“An Owl flew in and headed right towards the direction of the Governor. On sighting the Governor the owl bowed before the Governor and together we rushed and killed it. 
“Whatever it was they planned against the Governor, the Holy Spirit brought it to a halt.
“Indeed Governor Ortom is not just a man of God but a powerful man of God,” Abe said.
The Supreme Court has on Tuesday upheld the judgment of the election petition tribunal and the court of appeal that affirmed his victory.
In a 30-second judgement delivered by Justice Sylvester Ngwuata, the apex court reaffirmed the victory of Governor Ortom, saying, “The judgement of the Tribunal and Court of Appeal need not to be disturbed”.