A lady identified as Sukura Owodunni has reportedly been set on fire by a pastor, Taiwo Odebiyi, when he was attempting to perform deliverance on her at his Cherubim and Seraphim Maberu Parish situated in Offin in the Sagamu area of Ogun State.
The incident occurred on August 17, 2023, when the victim, aged 21, paid a visit to the church for special prayer at the pastor’s visitation, Punch Metro reports.
Reports say the pastor asked the victim to buy Amazing Grace perfume, local eggs and a candle for the special prayer.
During the prayer session, the pastor reportedly poured the perfume on the lady’s body and lit the candle.
Owodunni immediately went up in flames after the pastor lit the candle, suffering serious burns to her chest, shoulder, and legs.
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An eyewitness said that the pastor was immediately arrested after the Divisional Police Officer in Adigbe, CSP Abdulfattah Ogunsanya, and his men stormed the premises on Tuesday.
The incident was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, when contacted on Wednesday, noting that investigation had begun to unravel the circumstances behind the incident.
Odutola said, “The lady was said to have been abandoned to fend for her medical bills after the incident. The victim has been taken to the hospital for medical attention.
“Our men have arrested the suspect. The case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department after the preliminary investigation is perfected.”
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