How Pastor Set 21-Year-Old Lady On Fire In Ogun State | READ MORE
Pastor Taiwo Odebiyi of the Cherubim and Seraphim, Maberu parish in Offin, Sagamu area of Ogun state, has been arrested for allegedly setting a 21-year-old lady identified as Sukura Owodunni, on fire.
The incident happened on August 17, when the victim went for a special prayer and deliverance at the pastor’s invitation.
According to report, pastor Taiwo asked Owodunni to buy Amazing Grace perfume, local eggs and a candle for the special prayer.
While praying for her, the pastor was said to have poured the perfume on the lady’s body and lit the candle. Owodunni caught fire immediately and sustained burns on her chest, shoulder and legs.
The pastor was arrested on Tuesday, August 29 by men of the Divisional Police Officer in Adigbe, CSP Abdulfattah Ogunsanya.
Speaking on the incident, the Ogun state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola on Wednesday 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”.
