A man identified as a pastor of a Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Maberu Parish in Offin, Sagamu area of Ogun State, Taiwo Odebiyi, has been arrested by the police for allegedly setting a young lady on fire.
Odebiyi was said to have invited the 21-year-old lady identified as Sukura Owodunni for a special prayer at his church on August 17, 2023.
According to report, the pastor directed the victim 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.
Immediately 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 Divisional Police Officer in Adigbe, CSP Abdulfattah Ogunsanya, and his men stormed the church premises on Tuesday and arrested the suspect.
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”
