Prophet Uhembe Jacob of Divine Shadow Church, Daudu area of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State has been hacked to death for allegedly being responsible for some missing genitals in the area.
Uhembe’s Church as well as some buildings traced to him and another alleged accomplice were burnt down last week over the same allegation.
Uhembe who founded the church was accused by residents of the community of charging N12,0000.00 from each victim of the alleged missing organ before curing them.
The pastor, who apprehended by the youths while trying to escape to a village in Nasarawa State, was later murdered and buried in a shallow grave.
A source said:
“Sadly, it was while he was running away in his car that the youths who apparently we’re on his trail, caught him and killed him in a village along Lafia Road.”
It was gathered that Uhembe’s killing sparked up a protest by his Church members who on Sunday, trooped out with his posters to demand justice for him.
Benue State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Catherine Anene, said that prophet was killed while attempting to run away in his car from Daudu.
“Yes, the Prophet was killed sometimes last week. He was to be picked up by the DPO in Daudu, but he rushed into his vehicle and ran away out of fear. He was later killed.”
Anene said the Command has arrested eight persons in connection with the murder.
