In a small neighbourhood in Akure, the capital of Ondo State in Nigeria, a recent tragedy has rocked the local community. At the heart of the case, a prophetess who was ministering in a church was involved in a shocking incident that led to the death of a young woman, Adesuwa, during childbirth. The circumstances of the tragedy shed light on the disturbing practices that took place within the church.
According to reports, the deceased’s brother alerted the authorities after learning of his sister’s death in the prophetess’ church, located in the Oke-Aro area. Young Adesuwa reportedly succumbed to complications during childbirth, and her baby also died shortly after birth. It was upon hearing this terrible news that the brother decided to contact the police to report the incident.
The prophetess was arrested and taken into custody for questioning by the authorities. The state police spokesman, Funmilayo Odunlami, confirmed the arrest and said investigations were underway to shed light on the tragic events that occurred at the church.
Sources close to the family revealed that Adesuwa’s husband was informed of the delivery by a member of the church, before rushing to the scene with a relative. Upon arrival, they were told that the baby had died, while the mother was bleeding profusely. Despite their attempts to take her to several medical facilities, Adesuwa unfortunately lost her life.
When the family returned to the church to retrieve the infant’s body, they discovered harsh living conditions in a room unfit for delivery, raising questions about the church’s practices. Deeply disturbed by what they witnessed, they filed a complaint with the local police station, leading to the arrest of the prophetess.
This painful case highlights the need to closely monitor the activities of places of worship and ensure that proper medical practices are followed at all times. Let us hope that light will be shed on this tragedy and justice will be served for Adesuwa and her child.