Pastor Killed While Kneeling And Praying At Altar By Church Member Over Woman In Osun

The Most Senior Evangelist Morris Fadehan of the Grace of Comfort Parish of the Celestial Church of Christ, Ile-Ife in Osun State has been killed by a church member (his assistant), Lekan Ogundipe while kneeling down and praying at the altar.

Ogundipe was said to have laid ambush within the church premises and unleashed terror on his victim while the deceased bowed and prayed on the altar.

He allegedly stabbed him in the head several times, hit a nail through his ear and nose before dragging the lifeless body out of the altar, wrapped it with clothes and set it on fire.

Ogundipe while allegedly perpetrating his crime also sustained injuries on his hand while the deceased, during the struggle, scratched him severely on the face.

It was gathered that the church’s shepherd had on many occasions complained about Ogundipe’s attitude, especially money and immorality.

Speaking while receiving a delegation from the national headquarters, Pa Olafare, said to own the church, explained how the incident happened.

Olafare said, “The deceased had reported to me that he was to disengage Lekan (the suspect) as his assistant over many unlawful acts. Most recent of them includes an assault on a prophetess in the church last Wednesday, and I agreed with him, but he added that he will take the decision after consulting with the elders.”

It was alleged that Ogundipe assaulted Ewan, a prophetess in the church.

The mother of two was reportedly angry with Ogundipe for claiming to be in a false relationship with her.

Ewa said: “Last Wednesday morning after Ogundipe had opened the church, I decided to sweep the floor when he started talking to me but I refused to respond.

“He then started harassing me. I quickly told him to stay away from me and that he should stop telling people we are dating because I was not having any intimate relationship with him besides Church issues. Rather than stop, he beat me with a cane which resulted in a fistfight until an elderly woman had to wade in and rescue me from his grip.

“Afterwards, the shepherd came around, heard the incident and scolded him for involving himself in such a mess. He even threatened to kill me before he was asked to leave the church area.”