Mysterious’ lion causes panic in Delta community
By Shola O'NeilPublished TodayNewsRating: Unrated
Residents of Effurun, headquarters of Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, are living in fear, following a report that a killer lion was on the loose.

It was gathered that the panic was sparked off by a prophecy allegedly made by a popular Lagos preacher, Pastor TB Joshua, that the lion would unleash mayhem in the area at the weekend and in the new week.

Although the veracity of the prediction could not be ascertained, the rumour quickly spread, leading to panic and concern among residents, particularly those living around the Praise Centre, Spring Garden Hotel and PB Djebah Estate, among others.

Our correspondent who visited the area at the weekend reported that some residents have already abandoned their homes.

Investigations by our correspondent revealed that the rumour started last week, following the alleged prophecy that a lion would kill several people.

Some residents, who spoke with our reporter, said a prominent politician in the neighbourhood keeps wild animals, including a lion, as pets. They fear that it was the animal that was being referred to in the prediction.

Mr. Chuks Okeke said he was being inundated with calls from family members and friends about the report.

Okeke also confirmed that the rumour was started by a pastor’s prophecy but it was now a major cause of concern for residents.

The Divisional Police Officer in charge of Ekpan Police Station, Mr. Mu’azu Mohammed, said he was not aware of the report.

How many prophesies have we had from these fake Yoruba pastors, prophets and bishops? It is like 1 million now. Hahahahah!

Dis is d funniest topic iv come across 2day

What will be his punishment if nobody is killed by a lion? Whoever started this should be locked up.

Please nairalandrz what do you think about these pro. TB J,
wel is like his an
but he stil doing miracles i just wonder why his,

I'm a prophet too, somebody will die in Lagos today. The person will be a black man putting on clothes and shoes.

amstrongn:

Please nairalandrz what do you think about these pro. TB J,
wel is like his an
but he stil doing miracles i just wonder why his,

What are you saying?

edoyad:

I'm a prophet too, somebody will die in Lagos today. The person will be a black man putting on clothes and shoes.

Hahahahaha! Mad man!

Rubbish. TBJ never prophesied this. All his prophecies are shown publically on Emmanuel TV. Stop the unfounded rumours.

edoyad:

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What are you saying?
Hahahahaha! Mad man!

Even d prophets of old were called mad men.

Kx:

Even d prophets of old were called mad men.

Did you open your eyes?

Who do you think I was referring to?

Lions do not exist naturally in the terrain delta state is situated in unless it eascaped from the zoo there.