Cherubim and Seraphim pastor allegedly sets lady on fire in Ogun

A 21-year-old woman, Sukura Owodunni, has reportedly suffered severe burns after an incident in which a pastor named Taiwo Odebiyi allegedly set her on fire during an attempt to perform a deliverance session at his Cherubim and Seraphim Maberu Parish situated in Offin, within the Sagamu region of Ogun State.

According to information gathered by PUNCH Metro, the event transpired on August 17, 2023, when the victim responded to an invitation from the pastor for a specialized prayer session at the church.

Reports reveal that during the prayer, the pastor instructed the victim to acquire Amazing Grace perfume, local eggs, and a candle for the ritual.

While conducting the prayer, the pastor is said to have poured the perfume on the lady’s body and ignited the candle. Tragically, upon igniting the candle, Sukura Owodunni apparently caught fire, sustaining significant burns to her chest, shoulder, and legs.

Eyewitnesses recounted that immediately following the incident, the suspect was swiftly apprehended when the Divisional Police Officer in Adigbe, CSP Abdulfattah Ogunsanya, along with his team, arrived at the premises on the subsequent Tuesday.

Confirming the occurrence, the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, conveyed to PUNCH Metro on Wednesday that preliminary inquiries are underway to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The spokesperson explained, “The victim has been left to manage her medical expenses in the aftermath of the occurrence. She is currently receiving medical care at the hospital. Our officers have detained the alleged perpetrator. Upon the completion of preliminary investigation, the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department.”

The incident has raised concerns about the safety and well-being of the young woman, prompting further scrutiny into the situation by law enforcement authorities.