Police Hunt For Pastor After Death Of Oniru Brothers

The Police in Lagos have arrested a member of New Cherubim
and Seraphim Church in Ajah area of the state over the alleged death of two men
during a spiritual bath, weekend.

The deceased identified as Abiodun and Ayinde Oniru, of same
parents and one of their step-brothers were alleged to have been taken to the
church by their father and step-mother last Thursday for spiritual cleansing.

However, after three days, it was reportedly suggested that
they should complete the cleansing with a spiritual bath. But their
step-brother reportedly refused and left the stream located in Ogombo area of
Ajah, leaving Abiodun and Ayinde of ages 23 and 20 respectively behind with
their step-mother and Pastor of the church identified as Pastor Samuel Olusoji.

Things reportedly took a tragic dimension, following report
that Abiodun and Ayinde drowned during the spiritual bath. The case was said to
have been reported at Ogombo police division, consequent upon which a team of
policemen stormed the church.

Police sources said on sighting the policemen, Saturday,
some members of the church located on 739, Ori-Oke Ibulun Ilasan Street,
Jakande Ajah, including the Pastor, took to their heels.

Unfortunately for the church’s secretary, he was arrested
and whisked into the police waiting van.

Police sources hinted that the corpses had been deposited at
Mainland Hospital mortuary, Yaba, where autopsy would be done.

Vanguard