Nigeria, Aug. 18 -- A pastor with the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Rev. Nankur Peter Kundul, has 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 sustaining the snakebite while serving in the community.

The news of his death was shared on Monday, August 17, by Pastor Rinkyer Asaph through the Christian Daily International social media platform.

Asaph said the mission field where the late pastor served had been overrun by venomous snakes, with at least two other Christians reportedly killed by snakebites in the area within the past week.

"My heart is deeply sadde...