Pastor passes away during child dedication service in Maiduguri

• Pastor Vincent Alaku, while naming a child during a service on October 6, 2024, reportedly slumped with the microphone still in his hand.

• The church has confirmed a heartbreaking incident on Facebook, despite the details remaining unclear at the time of filing this report.

A tragic incident occurred at the Church of The Brethren (EYN) Moduganari in Maiduguri, Borno State, where a pastor is said to have collapsed and died during a child naming and dedication ceremony.

According to reports, Pastor Vincent Alaku was in the process of naming a child during the service on Sunday, October 6, 2024, when he unexpectedly fell to the ground, still holding the microphone.

While the specifics of the incident are not fully known at this time, church members have verified the sorrowful occurrence on Facebook.

“We regret to announce the sudden demise of the EYN Church Pastor serving in EYN LCC Moduganari, who passed away after collapsing during a child naming and dedication service. May he rest in peace,” one Zaphaniah Kwaji wrote.

“Wonderful should never end epically in moduganari. Another sadness. I have never seen something like this! He was acting in his capable role. And just of a sudden collapse. Much pain, confusion, shock, sadness among others. We will never forget this day! 6th October, 2024 hit us hard,” one Tankwa Chokali wrote.

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He commented on a blog post, stating that Verydarkman seems to lack any productive engagement.

Portable remarked,

“This guy no get work.”

In response, some netizens informed him that his actions constitute his form of work.