A pastor at the Christ Chosen Church of God, Ngbeken Elvis, 32, has been arrested for the death of a 38-year-old mother of four, Mama Sarah, who died while trying to abort the pregnancy she had for him in Edo State
According to TheNation, the duo have been dating for over six months.
The deceased’s husband lives abroad but had built a home for his late wife and children live at Okhokhugbo community in Egor LGA.
Mama Sarah reportedly died at the hospital after she was rushed due to the abortion pills she took failed.
Pastor Elvis revealed he was suspended from the church over marital issues. Further explaining he said him and his wife always fought since they got married in December 2016, and the church suspended him because he could not settle problems he had with his wife.
What compounded his woes are that Mama Sarah’s husband family are demanding refund of the bride price they paid. They are also saying Pastor Elvis would take care of the burial expenses after performing the marriage rites.
According to him, “I knew this Mama Sarah when she was ill. I prayed for her and she promised to reward me. We started dating but the children were not aware.
When one of her daughters wanted to raise suspicion after some neighbours questioned my continued visit to their house, she threatened to throw her out of the house.
She asked me to move into their house three months ago before I could get an apartment and I was staying there. I am an orphan. I didn’t plan to get into this mess.
She didn’t tell me she was pregnant. I was not aware she went to procure abortion. I am really ashamed. I prayed God to forgive me. I am now remorseful. She used to give me N1000 or N2000 to run errands for her.”
