Maduako Igbokwe I Saturday, August 27, 2023
NNEWI, Nigeria – An Anambra state Pastor ,Prosper Obum Igboke has committed suicide in Nnewi after being jilted by his lover.
The late pastor who was a pastor in one of the Pentecostal churches in the state reportedly jumped down from a two storey-building after he was jilted by his lover.
A source ,who spoke under anonymity, said the man had trained his lover at the university, after which she declined his marriage proposal.
“The man was 30 years old at the time of his death. His girlfriend, whom he intended to marry disappointed him after seeing her through the university education. He jumped down from a two storey-building and died. I am surprised that a man of his age and a pastor can do this,” the source said.
Speaking further, The source said according to the tradition of Leru autonomous community of Umunneochi LGA in Abia State, where he came from , he would be buried in an evil forest for committing sacrilege.
The man was eventually buried, yesterday, Friday, in a bush, the source added.
When contacted the Anambra State police spokesman, DSP Ikenga Tochuchwu said he has no such information , but promised to reach the DPO of Nnewi for further information.
