Taiwo Odebiyi, a pastor at the Cherubim and Seraphim Maberu Parish in Offin, Sagamu, Ogun State, has set Sukura Owodunni, a 21-year-old woman, on fire when he was attempting to perform deliverance on her, reports say.
It was gathered that the incident took place on August 17, 2023, when the victim attended the church at the pastor’s invitation for a special prayer.
The Next Edition learnt that the pastor directed the victim to buy Amazing Grace perfume, local eggs and a candle for the special prayer.
According to reports, the pastor was said to have poured the perfume on the lady’s body and lit the candle, while praying for her.
Shortly after the pastor lit the candle, Owodunni was said to have gone up in flames, causing serious burns to her chest, shoulder and legs.
The suspect was said to have been arrested by the Divisional Police Officer in Adigbe, CSP Abdulfattah Ogunsanya, and his men who responded to the call on Tuesday.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident to journalists on Wednesday, noting that further investigation had commenced to unravel the circumstances surrounding the case.
“Our men have arrested the suspect. The case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department after the preliminary investigation is perfected,” Odutola said.
The victim was taken to the hospital for medical attention.
