Four Ghanaian churchgoers were killed today during Pastor TB Joshua's
church service on Sphintex Road in Accra during a stampede as
worshippers scrambled for "Holy Water ".
Police sources in Accra stated that the four dead persons comprised
of three females and young boy. Thirteen others were injured in the
stampede. The Nigerian born controversial priest is the founder of the
Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), church with a large following
in Lagos suburb and also a televangelismarm that parades miracles and
prophesies ranging from claims of AIDS /HIV cure, plane crashes and
outcomes of soccer matches.
A Greater Accra Police Public Relations Officer DSP Freeman Tetteh
confirmed the death to journalists claiming that the dead have all been
taken to the morgue while those injured are currently receiving medical
treatment.
The police officer also stated that the church was forced to close down its service following the tragic incident.
Last week, bodyguards to Pastor Joshua illegally detained some
Ghanian journalists during a church service. It is unclear if the
Ghanaian police plans to investigate the deaths or filing charges
against the operators of the church.
Photos were taken after the tragedy in Accra. Photo cedit: SaharaReporters
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