For Followers Of Nigeria's 'Prophet', Building Collapse Was 'Satan's Work

Publisher:
Wochit
Publication Date:
19 September 2014
Tags:
Nigeria, Religion, Urban Issues and Habitation

For supporters of "Prophet" TB Joshua, one of Africa's best-known Christian preachers, the death of at least 80 of his congregation under the rubble of a Lagos guesthouse that collapsed a week ago was no construction accident. A statement on his official Facebook page on Thursday said, "The church views this tragedy as part of an attack on The Synagogue Church Of All Nations. In due course, God will reveal the perpetrators.

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