The incident happened on August 17, 2023, when the victim visited the church for a special prayer at the pastor’s invitation. The pastor directed the victim to buy Amazing Grace perfume, local eggs and a candle for the special prayer.

While praying for her, the pastor was said to have poured the perfume on the lady’s body and lit the candle.

Immediately after the pastor lit the candle, Owodunni was said to have gone up in flames, causing serious burns to her chest, shoulder and legs.

Meanwhile, the pastor was arrested by the Divisional Police Officer in Adigbe, CSP Abdulfattah Ogunsanya, and his men on Tuesday.

Contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident and said “The lady was said to have been abandoned to fend for her medical bills after the incident. The victim has been taken to the hospital for medical attention.