According to reports, Taiwo Odebiyi, a pastor at the Cherubim and Seraphim Maberu Parish in Offin, Sagamu, Ogun State, set Sukura Owodunni, a 21-year-old woman, on fire when he was attempting to perform deliverance on her.
The incident took place on August 17, 2023, when the victim attended the church at the pastor’s invitation for a special prayer.
Our correspondent also discovered that the victim was instructed by the priest to purchase local eggs, the scent Amazing Grace, and a candle for the specific prayer.
According to reports, the pastor lighted the candle and applied the perfume to the woman’s body while he prayed for her.
Owodunni allegedly burst into flames as soon as the pastor lighted the candle, severely burning her breast, shoulder, and legs.
According to a witness, CSP Abdulfattah Ogunsanya, the Divisional Police Officer in Adigbe, and his men attacked the scene on Tuesday, and the culprit was promptly apprehended.
When reached, SP Omolola Odutola, the state police public relations officer, verified the occurrence to our correspondent on Wednesday and said that additional inquiry had started to clarify the facts of the matter.
“The lady was alleged to have been left on her own to pay for her medical expenses following the incident. For medical care, the victim has been taken to the hospital.
“Our men have taken the suspect into custody. After the preliminary investigation is complete, the matter will be sent to the State Criminal Investigation Department, according to Odutola.
