A young Nigerian cleric, Prophet Samuel Goodwin Oche, also known as Prophet Sam, has reportedly been found dead following the circulation of explicit videos allegedly showing him in intimate situations with another man.
The pastor, who was based in Kaduna, was popularly nicknamed “Talk & Do” by some of his followers because of the miracles and spiritual activities associated with his ministry.
Online reports claim that the videos first appeared on the messaging platform Telegram before spreading across other social media networks, triggering intense public discussion and criticism.
Some sources alleged that the cleric was involved in a private relationship that contradicted his public image.
These acts were said to have been carried out in 2018 when he had not been as popular as he is now.
It was further stated that the cleric’s past threatened his current ministry a couple of years ago, but he was able to weather the storm at the time without it doing much damage to his image.
Prophet Samuel Goodwin Oche, a Benue indigene, was apparently ill-prepared for the resurgence of the scandal this time around.
Matters were made worse when the private clip gained more virality than the last time, as it went beyond Telegram to other platforms.
This reportedly brought overwhelming scrutiny and public pressure upon the young cleric. Many netizens reportedly castigated him for not living what he preached.
The cleric succumbed to the pressure and reportedly took his own life, leaving behind a wife and two young children.
The exact circumstances of his demise were not disclosed. A wake-keep was held for him last Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Kaduna.
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