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Nigerian preacher to hang for fire Preacher to hang for sin burnings
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A Nigerian high court has sentenced a preacher in Lagos to death by hanging after setting alight members of his flock, killing one. A Nigerian high court has sentenced a Lagos preacher to death by hanging for setting fire to members of his congregation, killing one woman.
Emeka Ezeuko, better known as Reverend King, was found guilty of one murder of a member of his congregation and the attempted murder of five others. Emeka Ezeuko, better known as Reverend King, was found guilty on one count of murder and five of attempted murder.
In July last year he accused six members of his Christian Praying Assembly church of sinning. In July last year, he accused six members of his Christian Praying Assembly church of sinning by having extra-marital sex.
He sprinkled petrol on them before setting them alight.He sprinkled petrol on them before setting them alight.
The BBC's Umar Shehu Elleman who was in court said Rev King began to shiver when the sentence was passed and then started to shout angry protestations.
He claimed he was innocent and accused people of plotting against him.
His lawyer said it was a sad moment and an appeal would be considered after they had read the judgement papers in detail.
Our correspondent says there was a heavy security presence around the courtroom and congregation supporters were not allowed in.