A self-professed pastor has allegedly absconded with mobile phones and other valuables belonging to worshippers during a prayer crusade in Uromi, Edo State.
Reports indicate that the visiting pastor instructed congregants to surrender their mobile phones and valuables at the altar during a multi-day prayer programme, claiming that the instruction came from the Holy Spirit.
The worshippers reportedly complied with the directive and placed their belongings at the altar before the pastor allegedly disappeared with the items while prayers were still ongoing.
The incident reportedly left several attendees, including women and other local residents, distressed after discovering that their belongings had gone missing.
According to reports by The Sun Nigeria, the Edo State Police Command has yet to officially confirm the incident.
The identity of the pastor also remains unknown as details surrounding the alleged disappearance continue to emerge.
The incident has sparked concerns about the exploitation of religious gatherings and the need for worshippers to exercise caution when religious leaders make unusual demands involving personal belongings.
