Tragedy in northern Nigerian as top pastor dies after sudden collapse during service

• Emotions ran high as the news of the death of a popular cleric in Maiduguri, Borno state capital broke
• Reverend Alaku Vincent at the Church of the Brethren (EYN) Moduganari in Maiduguri, reportedly collapsed and died during a child dedication ceremony in the church
• While the cause of death has not been officially disclosed, the District Church Secretary of Church Brethren of Nigeria, Timothy Hammajam, has reacted to the unfortunate development

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements

Tragedy struck at Church of the Brethren (EYN) Moduganari in Maiduguri, Borno state capital, when a pastor, named Reverend Alaku Vincent, suddenly slumped and died during a child dedication on Sunday, October 6.

A man of God reportedly passed away in Borno. Photo credit: Legit.ng
Source: Original

According to social media reports on Sunday, Vincent was in the midst of the ceremony when he collapsed and lost consciousness.

Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead shortly thereafter, The Punch reported on Monday, October 7.

As of the time of filling this report, the cause of death has not been officially disclosed.

However, church members and colleagues, took to social media to mourn the loss of their beloved pastor.

The District Church Secretary of Church Brethren of Nigeria, Timothy Hammajam, in a Facebook post, described the deceased as “a visionary leader with focus.”

He wrote:

“Rev. Alaku Vincent (KZ Master) A Visionary leader with focus. May your soul rest in peace. KBC DCM 2003 graduating class will ever miss your elderly and prophetic words. “May God comfort EYN and your family. Rest in peace till we come brother.”

Read related article here:

• Pastor dies attempting 40-day Jesus fast
• Woman collapses and dies while sharing testimony at Lagos church
• Woman slumps, dies during prayer

Pastor who went to pray for Nigeria on mountain found dead

Similarly, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian pastor, identified simply as John Ogbonna, reportedly died in a surprising circumstance.

The pastor reportedly died while fasting and praying over the situation of things in Nigeria.

Legit.ng gathered that the deceased hailed from Ohazara in Ebonyi state in Nigeria's southeast region.

PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy!

Source: Legit.ng