Tears as Nigerian Pastor Dies On Top Of Mountain While Praying for Nigeria, Video Trends
- A Nigerian pastor, who has been identified as John Ogbonna, has 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
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering metro.
FCT, Abuja - A pastor, John Ogbonna, who had reportedly gone to pray against economic hardship in Nigeria has been found dead on top of the mountain along Arab Road, Abuja.
The deceased’s video, which went viral on X (formerly Twitter), showed his lifeless body on top of the mountain.
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As reported by Daily Trust on Tuesday, October 1, the pastor passed away while fasting and praying over the situation of things in Nigeria.
The newspaper said one Obinna Okorie confirmed to it that the deceased was his neighbour in Abuja.
The late preacher is said to be an indigene of Ebonyi state but a resident of Mpape, a suburb in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Speaking to the press, a follower of the deceased pastor said:
“His lifeless body was discovered alongside his Bible and other prayer materials, causing sorrow among his congregation, who were awaiting his return.
“He was known for his deep faith and commitment to spiritual retreats, often going to the mountain for extended periods of prayer.
“The church community is mourning the loss of their spiritual leader, praying for his peaceful rest.”
Efforts by Legit.ng to reach Josephine Adeh, the FCT police spokesperson, were not successful, as her line did not connect.
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Pastor dies attempting 40-day Jesus fast
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that in a development that surprised many people across the world, a pastor, Francisco Barajah, lost his life as a result of his religious action.
The preacher died in Mozambique during his 40-day fasting exercise to imitate the record of Jesus on the biblical Mount of Olives.
The Mozambican cleric could observe only 25 days out of the 40 he had proposed before his demise.
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