In a heartbreaking development that has sent shockwaves through religious communities in northern Nigeria, Prophet Samuel Goodwin Oche, a Benue indigene who had been ministering in Kaduna, has reportedly died by suicide. The incident follows the recent resurfacing of an alleged sexual video from 2018, purportedly showing him in an intimate encounter with another man.
Sources close to the matter indicate that Prophet Oche, popularly known as “Talk and Do” among his congregation, had been facing intense scrutiny and public pressure after the video began circulating online again. The clip, which dates back several years, allegedly depicts acts of sodomy, leading to widespread speculation and commentary on social media platforms.
According to reports gathered from local witnesses and online discussions, the pastor had managed to weather similar rumors in the past but found the latest wave overwhelming. “He was able to withstand the situation back then, but this latest resurfacing seemed to bring intense pressure and scrutiny that he couldn’t handle,” noted one account from a Facebook post by Elijah S. Nelson, who shared details of the story after fact-checking initial claims.
Pastor Oche leaves behind a wife and two young children, a detail that has amplified the tragedy for many observers. “This is the only painful part of the whole situation, which is even more heartbreaking—not his life that he didn’t value,” Nelson wrote in his post, emphasizing the human cost beyond the scandal. Community members have expressed sorrow over the loss, with some pointing to the relentless nature of online shaming and its toll on mental health.
