A 21-year-old lady identified as Sukura Owodunni has allegedly been set ablaze by a pastor, Taiwo Odebiyi, when he was trying to perform deliverance on her.
The incident was said to have occured at Cherubim and Seraphim Maberu Parish located in Offin in the Sagamu area of Ogun State.
According to Punch, the incident happened on August 17, 2023, when the victim visited the church for a special prayer at the pastor’s invitation.
It was gathered that 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.
Contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident on Wednesday said further investigation has commenced to unravel the circumstances surrounding the case.
