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Man kills mother in Church Premises

Posted by cozzy webtatafo on May 12, 2011 at 8:21pm
What was supposed to be a vigil service at the Chapel of Glory Church International, Benin City turned tragic in the early hours of Thursday as the wife of a pastor of the church was allegedly murdered by her son inside the church hall. The accused, simply identified as Ovie, a native of Ozoro, administrative headquarters of Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, allegedly lured his mother into attending the service, saying he wants her to accompany him to a deliverance session at the headquarters of the church, located at No. 21 Isiuwa Street, behind Uselu market. According to sources close to the family of the diseased, Ovie who was allegedly released on bail just last week having been charged with an unknown offence, had on several occasions accused his mother of being responsible for his misfortune by “hindering his prosperity.” The relatives further claimed that the deceased was reluctant to accompany her son to the vigil. Some residents in the area, who spoke on condition of anonymity said they heard the agonising cry of the woman but could not go out to verify what was happening as it was raining. Others said they thought the pastor of the church, Daniel Ohen was conducting deliverance for one of his members, which they said was usually boisterous. Sleeping on duty They however, blamed the men of the vigilante group for failing to rescue the victim, whose agonising cry was heard from far away. They wondered why the church should continue to contribute so much money to pay the security team if they cannot secure the church premises, saying that they either were not at their duty post or were sleeping when the crime was committed. Pastor of the church, Mr Ohen, who is said to be assisting the police in their investigations allegedly arrived at the scene of the crime in company of some of the elders of the church at about 6am.Edo Police spokesman, Peter Ogboi confirmed the story. “Police are taking steps on the matter and the boy is in our custody,” he said.
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