Benue prophet killed over alleged genital removal


Irate youth in Daudu, Guma local government area of Benue state have allegedly executed jungle justice on one Prophet Uhembe Jacob of  Divine Shadow Church, who was allegedly responsible for missing genital organs in the area.


The Police have arrested eight persons over his murder.


The killing of the pastor was said to have sparked protest by his Church members who on Sunday, trooped out with his posters to demand justice.


Pastor Uhembe was accused by members of the Daudu community of causing people’s genital organs to disappear and charging N12,000, from each victim of the alleged missing organ before curing them.


It would be recalled that following the incident, youth in the area reportedly burnt down the church and other properties traced to the pastor. Governor Samuel Ortom also had Wednesday, following the incident went to the Daudu to calm the angry youth.


But a few days after the governor’s visit, news spread that the pastor was killed.


Blueprint learnt that the pastor was apprehended by the youth while trying to escape to a village in Nasarawa state and was later murdered and buried in a shallow grave.


A local who pleaded anonymity said instead of running to the Daudu Divisional Police Office to seek protection decided to run away out of fear to Nasarawa.


“Sadly, it was while he was running away in his car that the youth who apparently were on his trail, caught him and  killed him in a village along Lafia road,” he added.


When contacted, the Venue state Police command spokesperson, DSP Catherine Anene, confirmed the report and said  the man was killed while attempting to run away in his car from Daudu.


“Yes, the prophet was killed sometimes last week. He was to be picked up by the DPO in Daudu, but he rushed into his vehicle and ran away out of fear. He was later killed.”


Asked if anyone had been arrested in connection with the murder of the prophet, the PPRO said the command had earlier arrested eight persons and that investigation was ongoing on the matter.

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