Prophet Samuel Oche, Kaduna pastor, reportedly dies by suicide after an old intimate video resurfaces online, shocking his family and congregation

Prophet Samuel Goodwin Oche, a Benue-born pastor ministering in Kaduna and popularly known as “Talk and Do,” has reportedly died by suicide following the resurfacing of an alleged 2018 video depicting him in an intimate encounter with another man.

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The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through religious communities in northern Nigeria.

Sources indicate that Prophet Oche had previously faced similar rumours, which he managed to endure.

However, the recent circulation of the video generated intense public scrutiny and social media attention, reportedly overwhelming the pastor.

He is survived by his wife and two young children, leaving his family and congregation grappling with grief.

Observers have noted the severe mental health toll that public shaming and societal pressure can exert, particularly on religious leaders expected to uphold high moral standards.

The circumstances surrounding Prophet Oche’s death have sparked conversations about online harassment, mental health awareness, and the consequences of viral controversies on individuals’ wellbeing.