Popular Akwa Ibom pastor, Runcie Mike, dies 24 hours after officiating a funeral
A popular clergyman in Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Runcie Mike, is dead. The pastor reportedly died 24 hours after officiating the funeral service of one of his members.
Mike, who was the Lead Pastor of The Evening Church in Uyo, officiated the funeral service of Miss Joy Ekpenyong, the 36-year-old daughter of a famous broadcaster on Friday, July 1.
The Pastor whose church is located at the Tropicana Centre Shopping Mall, Uyo died on Saturday in Uyo, according to reports.
The late cleric reportedly took ill and never recovered. He left behind a wife and two children.
The leadership of the church sent out a terse statement to confirm the demise of the pastor.
The statement by the church leadership said, “In this time of grief, we enjoin the body of Christ to hold us up in prayers and most especially, His immediate family