CRIME IN CHURCH: Couple, In-law Steal 13m from Church In Oyo [Pictured]

A suspect, Pius Edward; his wife, Fausat; and her mother, have been arrested by the Oyo State Police Command in connection with the theft of N13m from Bishop’s Court, an Anglican church in Bodija area of Ibadan.

Edward, a security man at the church was said to have broken into an office where the money was kept and made away with it.

It was alleged that he woke his wife the following morning and told her to prepare for a journey with the children.

After the theft was reported by one of the reverends in the church, the police were, however, able to trace his movement and nabbed him at Idi-Iroko, Ogun State, where he had gone to buy two cars with part of his loot.

He was also said to be planning to relocate his family to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

The state Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Ndabawa, said Edwards’ in-law’s involvement was attempting to help the family disappear from Nigeria by facilitating the procurement of their travel documents.

He said, “On November 9, at about 9am, an accountant attached to Bishop’s Court, Bodija, Ibadan, reported to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad office that on November 8, at 11.55pm, Edward broke into the office and made away with N13m which belongs to the church.

Investigation revealed that the suspect was hiding in a hotel at Odeda in Ogun State. With the help of immigration office, Ogun State Command, the suspect and his family were assisted in procuring travelling document to Dubai without letting him know that he was being lured out of his hiding place. He was arrested thereafter at Idi-Iroko, Ogun State with two unregistered car he had purchased with part of the money.”

Also recovered from him were N656,000 and $2,300, while Edward said he tore a N7m cheque belonging to the church for fear of being arrested while attempting to cash it.

Edward confessed to the crime while speaking with our correspondent, adding that he only stole N2.5m and that he purchased N1.8m cars from the loot.

“I pushed my wife into the crime. My mother in-law was involved because she introduced me to the immigration officer that helped us procure the travelling document,” he said.

Fausat said she did not know that her husband had stolen the money.

“He threatened to leave me with the children if I did not follow him.

“So I followed him. He did not tell me that he stole money from the church,” she said"

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Tonto Dikeh Shows Love to Jim Iyke on Twitter... Says "I'm Proud of You"

Following Jim's Iyke's recent trend for falling under the anointing while being delivered from evil spirits in TB Joshua's church, there has been several responses from his fellow nollywood colleagues.

While Segun Arinze believed he was paid to act out the scene, Charles Novia thinks 'deliverance issues' should be personal (without cameras) and wondered if the demon was a  'star' to warrant so much publicity. 

Okey Bakassi also dissed other stars for insulting Jim Iyke: Read his opinion below:

“Yesterday was The 53rd Anniversary of Nigeria’s ‘Independence’, I refused to comment or send messages for reasons u and I know. If u are reading this message, u are lucky to be alive. Thank God. I’m fed up with all the noise about my Actor colleague who gained Independence from ‘demonic influence ‘ or ‘Deliverance’ at Synagogue. I respect him for seeking spiritual help when others are shying away from the reality of their situation.
Even those who are ‘Demons’ themselves are throwing insults at Jim. Our level of hypocrisy in Nigeria is nauseating. Established ‘Sinners’ find it convenient to throw stones at those whose stories become public, making it more difficult for people to seek help.
If you have never presented yourself for ‘Deliverance’ keep quiet because ur not sure of what forces are speaking through you. Congrats Jim for being ‘man enough’…… Have a blessed day pals”. @okeybakassy

The latest response to the Jim-Iyke-Deliverance saga is from controversial Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh.

Tonto Dikeh who is a partner in crime with Jim Iyke as per controversies, took to twitter this morning to commend his courage... (See her tweet below)

@jimiykeofficial Brodaly Am Proud of U,ill give anytin 2Share dat Awesome experience but I ain't as Brave as u are*Unending Joy,itz all LOVE
— TONTO W.C DIKEH (@TONTOLET) October 3, 2013

And of course, Jim Iyke replied her tweet! See his reply: 

@TONTOLET Yr awesome Poko! Awesome Im moved beyond words. There's always a curve darlin, u'll knw beyond conviction wh u get there. Bless u
— Jim Iyke (@jimiykeofficial) October 3, 2013

Awww... now I'm touched! I hope she 'gets there' though.

The COZA Saga: Church Loses Large Number Of Members | Church Divided [Photos]

Smite the shepherd and the sheep will flee". This biblical injunction vividly captures the ongoing scenario at the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, COZA.

The name COZA became a 'street anthem' a few months back following a shocking confession by one Ese Walter, an ex-member of the church of her week-long sexual escapade with the senior pastor of the church, Abiodun Fatoyinbo.

However, since then, the pastor has neither come out to refute nor accept the allegation, but claimed that he was still waiting for God's order.

While many still doubt the authenticity of the allegations, some light-hearted members of COZA are gradually leaving the church. Dailypost learnt this during a recent visit to the Lagos branch of the church, situated in Maryland, Ikeja.

Findings reveal that many aggrieved members and deacons have left the church since the authority of the church decided to sweep the matter under the carpet.

When our correspondent inquired from a member why the church looked so empty on a Sunday, he was told the population of the church was reducing drastically on weekly bases.

"I think this started not quiet long. Last week was even the worst; you could see empty seats everywhere," the fair complexioned female member said.

Asked if the man of God had come out to deny or admit the allegation, the member said they've warned them never to talk about it anywhere, until he (Pastor Abiodun) hears from God.

"I think this is one of the reasons many members are leaving. The church authority had warned us never to talk about the issue until the man of God speaks, and I think many are beginning to find it hard to believe."

His members had since called on the pastor to come clean on the adultery allegations, but he prefers to remain silent until God says otherwise.

Sources revealed that the church stands divided because of the incident. While many insisted that the pastor should speak out, others are of the opinion that since God asked him to keep quiet, he should wait until he says otherwise.

A member was quoted as saying, "God can't ask you to keep quiet in this matter because his name is at stake too. The church of God is being accused here and the same God is telling him to keep quiet? That is immaterial, I can't accept that."

Findings further revealed that the preacher is currently working behind the scene to 'bury' the allegation.

The preacher has vowed to put an end to the ugly development that has soiled his hard-earned name and reputation.

We were also told that the man of God is making effort to reach out to the media to clear the mess and get the whole issue out of the public domain.

It was gathered that members of the church are also calling on Pastor Biodun to tender unreserved apology if he actually committed the sin or come out boldly to clear the air, rather than 'waiting for God to tell him when to speak'.

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MUST READ - Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo Says "Ese Walter's Lips Were Soft & Succulent; My Weakness Arose"

In a very revealing, interview with Chris Ihidero Pastor Biodun of COZA opens up on Ese Walter.

culled from TheNet.Ng 

Good morning, Man of God. Thank you for finally speaking on this issue sir.’

'Welcome my brother, you are blessed. It is you I must thank for being very open-minded about this whole nonissue. I read your column last week and I must confess Nigeria is lucky to have people like you who still use their brain cells. The Lord be praised.'

'Hallelujah. So, where do we start from?'

'Let us start from the beginning. Praise the lord.'

'Hallelujah. So, what was on your mind when you invited her to the terrace of your hotel suite?

'That’s not the beginning. It all started when I saw her in the congregation while preaching one Sunday; she was very vibratory, especially when taken over by the spirit doing praise and worship. Praise the lord. The spirit ministered to me that she would be useful in Pastoral Care. That was why I invited her to the unit. And she was very useful. Praise the lord.'

'Hallelujah. By 'very useful' you are talking about your affair with her, right?'

‘No, we didn’t have an affair; we had an understanding. Praise the lord.

'Really? Explain to me how that works, sir.'

'Praise the lord. She understood that I am a Man of God with a weakness. I understood that she was a believer with an equal weakness. She understood that I was a married man; I understood that she was a willing woman. She understood that I could make her no promises of forevermore; I understood that she understood that by associating with me I would introduce her to a level of grace she was previously unaware of.'

'Is this also the kind of understanding you had with others that led to your suspension in Ilorin and the 130 women you have slept with?'

'Lie! Big lie! One hundred and thirty?!!! Haba, how could one man have done that, even with a never seen before level of grace? They just want to give my dog a bad name just to hang it. 120, I may accept, but 130? Never. When it is not as if I have a spare mobile penis that I charge with car charger. People should fear God when saying some things o. Praise the lord.'

'Let’s return to her story. So, what were your intentions when you invited her to your hotel suite?'

'Special deliverance, I swear. God sees my heart. I had heard some uncomplimentary stuff about her and had caught her looking at me somehow during Pastoral Care Unit meetings, so I knew I had to intercede for her to retain God’s glory in her life. Praise the lord. Even when I asked her to come to the terrace it was so we could get cool breeze during the deliverance. All was well until she sat on my laps.'

'What happened when she sat on your laps after you invited her to do so?'

'My weakness arose.  And when we kissed…my brother, do you eat seedless grapes? That’s what her tongue tasted like, soft and succulent. What was I to do? You people don’t know how hard it is to pastor a Pentecostal church in Nigeria, especially in this Abuja! You are there teaching the word of God and what do you have before you? Gorgeous women with sly smiles; with breasts, big and small, chiseled upon their chests like those old wood carvings; lips like cherries; eyes speaking to your soul, telling you their desires. Ah, until you have walked in my shoes you are not qualified to judge me. Praise the lord.'

'Is it true you had sex with her everyday for seven days?'

‘Zachariah 10. It’s a level of grace you can’t understand.’ 

Ask the Lord for rain in the spring for he makes the storm clouds. And he will send showers of rain so every field becomes a lush pasture.’

'You know your bible. Praise the lord.'

'Hallelujah. And what styles and positions were employed?'

'One does not talk about such things but suffice to say we were quite experimental, you know, those things one doesn’t ask from a wife. Praise the lord.'

'So I’m free to assume missionary wasn’t top of the list?'

'God forbid. Praise the lord. In fact, it was because of experimentation that we had our first quarrel.'

'Really? What happened?'

'She wanted me to use my silk ties to tie one of her legs to the door knob and the other to the window…I thought that was too much of a spread so I declined and she took offence. It was during round 4 on Day 7. Praise the lord.'

'You know sir, each time you say 'Praise the lord', what I hear is Praise the Rod. It seems to me that you spend more time doing the rod’s work than you do doing the lord’s work.'

'Who died and made you judge? Don’t make proclamation about me if you don’t want the wrath of God. I’m a man of God, remember? Praise the lord.'

'Is this also why you’ve refused to explain yourself to your congregation?'

'They don’t need any explanation. They know me. 'We would have to end this interview on this note sir. Thanks again for your time.

By the way, I don’t know your middle name?’

‘It’s Roderick.’

'Say what?'

'Roderick.'

‘RODerick? Perfect.

‘Praise the Lord.’

Culled from Net.Ng 

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Well, like I wrote, it's culled from theNet.ng. you can go there to check it out yourself. I really find it difficult to believe. Could it be one huge joke? But it's on the website! Except the site was hacked, I don't know what to make of it. So guys, what do you think? Could this be real? Please share your thoughts.