The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a pastor, identified as Taiwo Odebiyi, for allegedly setting a 21-year-old lady identified as Sukura Owodunni on fire.
According to The PUNCH, the cleric was said to have set the Owodunni on fire during a special deliverance session in his church, Cherubim and Seraphim Maberu Parish located in Offin in the Sagamu area of Ogun State.
It was also gathered that the incident happened on August 17, 2023.
The victim was also instructed by the pastor to purchase Amazing Grace perfume, some local eggs, and a candle for the ritual.
The pastor was alleged to have poured the perfume over the woman and lit the candle while praying for her.
Following the pastor’s act of igniting the candle, Owodunni reportedly became engulfed in flames, resulting in significant burn injuries to her chest, shoulder, and legs.
According to an eyewitness account, the culprit was promptly apprehended subsequent to the arrival of the Divisional Police Officer in Adigbe, CSP Abdulfattah Ogunsanya, and his team to the location on Tuesday.
The incident was confirmed by the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, who was contacted for information. It was stated that a thorough investigation has been initiated to determine the details 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,”he said.
