Pastor found dead inside church
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- A pastor from the Power in the Word of God for the World Ministry in Oron, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, was found dead on church premises.
- Residents suspect suicide, but the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear.
- Police had not issued an official statement, and attempts to reach the Akwa Ibom police spokeswoman were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.
A pastor of the Power in the Word of God for the World Ministry in Oron, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, was discovered dead within the church premises on Thursday, July 23rd. The incident occurred at the church located on Etim Inyang Street in the Oron Local Government Area.
Social media videos reviewed by PREMIUM TIMES show the deceased's body being removed from the church by individuals believed to be members of the congregation. Another video depicts the body, wrapped in cloth, being placed into a police pickup truck belonging to the Oron Area Command.
At the time of this report, the exact circumstances leading to the pastor's death remain unconfirmed. While local residents have circulated claims on social media suggesting suicide, PREMIUM TIMES could not independently verify these assertions. The police had not released an official statement regarding the incident.
Attempts by PREMIUM TIMES to obtain a comment from the police were unsuccessful. The police spokeswoman for Akwa Ibom State, Timfon John, did not respond to calls or text messages.
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