By Ikugbadi Oluwsegun
A pastor has reportedly set a lady on fire in Ogun State, Sukura Owodunni 21-year-old lady has allegedly been set ablaze by Taiwo Odebiyi a pastor, when he was trying to perform deliverance on her at his Cherubim and Seraphim Maberu Parish located in Offin in the Sagamu area of Ogun State.
It was gathered that the incident happened on August 17, 2023, when the victim visited the church for a special prayer at the pastor’s invitation.
It was further gathered from an eyewitness that the suspect was immediately arrested after CSP Abdulfattah Ogunsanya, Divisional Police Officer in Adigbe and his men stormed the premises on Tuesday.
Contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident on Wednesday, noted that further investigation had commenced to unravel the circumstances surrounding the case.
“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,” Odutola told Newsmen.