Pastor On The Run Over Death Of Two Brothers During Spiritual Bath

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.

A police source said: "We are still on the trail of the senior Pastor
of the church. He is currently on the run. He has questions to answer.

"Meanwhile, the autopsy report will form basis for our investigation.
It is only then that we can be able to establish the cause of their
death."
--Vanguard