Sympathisers also thronged the church, in disbelief over the Prophet’s death.

TB Joshua's megachurch runs the popular Emmanuel TV television station from Lagos, followed by many Christians worldwide.

The herdsmen arrived at Igangan around 11pm on Saturday, leaving early Sunday morning with 10 persons dead.

The grandmother who caught the suspect in the act, cried and attracted the attention of some neighbors which resulted in the his arrest.

The lawyer was taken away to an undisclosed location following the invasion that happened in the early hours of Sunday.

Sources told Saharareporters he fell ill two days ago. His body is believed to have been deposited at General Hospital in Isolo, Lagos.

He conducted a service yesterday evening. He had been sick for two days. He decided to go to the hospital after the evening programme.

The witness also played video evidence detailing the extent of the injury suffered by the deceased and the cause of death.

They said it was shameful that the Nigerian government explored undemocratic means not just to gag its citizens but to subdue them.

Controversial Nigerian prophet, TB Joshua dies six days to his 58th birthday.