A 55-year-old woman, identified as Ifeoma, tragically passed away on September 8, 2024, after collapsing during Sunday service at a church in the Ejigbo area of Lagos State.
According to reports, Ifeoma had stepped forward to share her testimony around 8:48 am when she suddenly collapsed. Despite prompt medical attention, she died shortly thereafter.
Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident on Wednesday, stating that Ifeoma was rushed to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as Ifeoma sang praises and prepared to share her testimony before suddenly collapsing.
He stated, “The Zonal accountant of the church in Ejigbo came to the station and reported that during testimony hour in the church, while the service was on, Ifeoma came out singing songs to give her testimony when she suddenly slumped.
“She was quickly rushed to a nearby hospital but was referred to the General Hospital in Isolo, where she was confirmed dead.
“Based on the report, detectives were detailed to visit the hospital with the complainant. On getting there, they were told that the husband and family of the deceased had taken the corpse to Anambra State, where she came from for burial.”
