Ogun pastor identified as Taiwo Odebiyi, reportedly set a 21-year-old lady, Sukura Owodunni, on fire while performing a deliverance session on her.

It was gathered that the incident happened on August 17, 2023, when Sukura visited the church, Cherubim and Seraphim Maberu Parish located in Offin in the Sagamu area of Ogun State for a special prayer.

Pastor Taiwo instructed the victim to buy Amazing Grace perfume, local eggs and a candle for the prayer. While praying for her, the pastor reportedly poured the perfume on the lady’s body and lit the candle.

As soon as the pastor ignited the candle, Owodunni allegedly burst into flames, suffering severe burns on her chest, shoulder, and legs.

Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, said the pastor has been arrested while the victim has been  taken to hospital for treatment.

“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.”