Woman slumps, dies while sharing testimony in Lagos church

A woman identified as Ifeoma reportedly died shortly after sharing her testimony at the Ministry Church in Ejigbo, Lagos State.

Ifeoma, aged 55, was said to have collapsed on the altar of the church while sharing her testimony at about 8.48 am on Sunday, September 8, reports The Nation.

Confirming the incident, the Lagos Police Command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the woman was singing songs of gratitude in front of the church as she prepared to share her testimony.

According to Hundeyin, Ifeoma suddenly collapsed and was immediately taken to a nearby hospital where she was declared dead.

He stated: “The Zonal accountant of the church in Ejigbo came to the station and reported that during testimony hour in the church, while the service was on, Ifeoma came out singing songs to give her testimony when she suddenly slumped.

“She was quickly rushed to a nearby hospital but was referred to the General Hospital in Isolo, where she was confirmed dead.

“Based on the report, detectives were detailed to visit the hospital with the complainant. On getting there, they were told that the husband and family of the deceased had taken the corpse to Anambra State, where she came from, for burial.”