Kareem Abdulrahman
ABUJA – A Nigerian pastor identified as John Ogbonna has reportedly died while fasting and praying.
According to local reports, the deceased who hailed from Ohazara in Ebonyi state.was fasting and praying on a mountain along Arab Road in Abuja before passing away.
A disturbing video making the rounds on social media shows the lifeless body of Ogbonna.
“Ebonyi people, Ohaozara people, see where our brother ended. Pastor John Ogbonna. He is on mountain along Arab Road in Abuja, where he died since yesterday (September 22). Today is the 23rd day of September, 2024. Please spread this information to reach his family or anyone who knows him,” a voice is heard speaking in Igbo language.
One of the pastor’s followers was quoted by investigative news outlet Sahara Reporters as saying: “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.”