A 49-year-old pastor, identified only as Bassey, has reportedly slashed his throat after he was accused by his church members of diverting funds for personal use. Punch reports that the incident happened last Monday around 5am on Abari Street in the Mulero, Dopemu area of Lagos. A police source said, "The knife used by the pastor to kill himself has been recovered. He also wrote that he killed himself. We learnt that he was accused by his church of diverting money. He was probably frustrated because his neighbours described him as a God-fearing and honest person. At the time of reporting, the actual amount is still unknown."
The late pastor's wife and child have been arrested by the police. Residents of the area, described Bassey as a honest and easy going person who enjoyed a good relationship with his wife. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dolapo Badmos, confirmed the incident via a text message, adding that the case had been transferred to the State Department of Criminal Investigation, Yaba.
