Pastor slums, passes away during child dedication service

• Pastor Vincent Alaku was in the middle of a child dedication, when he suddenly slumped with the microphone still in his hand.
• Details surrounding the incident remain unclear, however, members of the church have confirmed the heartbreaking event on Facebook.

A sudden and tragic incident occurred at the Church of The Brethren (EYN) Moduganari in Maiduguri, Borno State, during a child naming and dedication service.

Pastor Vincent Alaku collapsed and passed away while officiating the ceremony on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are still unclear, but church members have confirmed the heartbreaking event on social media.

Church members have expressed their grief and disbelief, describing the incident as a sudden and painful loss.

“We regret to announce the sudden demise of the EYN Church Pastor serving in EYN LCC Moduganari, who passed away after collapsing during a child naming and dedication service. May he rest in peace,” one member Mr Zaphaniah Kwaji wrote.

“Wonderful should never end epically in moduganari. Another sadness. I have never seen something like this! He was acting in his capable role. And just of a sudden collapse. Much pain, confusion, shock, sadness among others. We will never forget this day! 6th October, 2024 hit us hard,” another member Mr Tankwa Chokali wrote.

In another news, Ibadan pastor finally speaks on congregants deaths rumored to be caused by ipese they ate at his church.

A Celestial church located in Apata, Ido LGA, Ibadan is at the center of a devastating storm, thrust into the headlines after the shocking deaths of few members.

At least five individuals reportedly died after participating in a ‘Love Feast’—a cherished event affectionately known as “Ipese—following the church service on September 22.

This tragic incident has ignited a wildfire of speculation, with many in the community pointing fingers at the festive meal as the grim catalyst behind these untimely deaths.

In an urgent response to the frenzy of rumors and accusations, the church leader has bravely stepped forward to confront the situation head-on.

He emphatically dismissed the claims that the deaths were a direct result of the feast, asserting that while congregants did partake in the meal, none succumbed within the church’s walls. His declaration aimed to restore faith among the churchgoers and quell the rising tide of panic that has gripped the congregation and the surrounding community.