In a tragic incident that has shocked religious communities in northern Nigeria, Prophet Samuel Godwin Oche, Benue indigene ministering in Kaduna and popularly known as “Talk and Do”, reportedly took his own life.
The suicide comes after the resurfacing of an alleged 2018 video showing him in an intimate encounter with another man.
Sources indicate that Prophet Oche had previously faced similar rumors but was able to endure them. The latest circulation of clip, however, brought overwhelming scrutiny and public pressure.
Witnesses and social media discussions suggest that the pastor struggled with the renewed attention and condemnation online.
Prophet Oche, 26, leaves behind a wife and two young children, intensifying the heartbreak for his family and community.
Observers have highlighted the devastating impact of public shaming and the toll it can take on mental health, especially for religious leaders who face high societal expectations.
The incident serves as a painful reminder that the internet never forgets, and public shame can destroy lives, mental health struggle are real even for those we least expect such as community pillars such as clergymen and leaders.
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-9News Nigeria.
