Man murders Wife in the guise of kidney miracle

The tragic death of Joyce Ifunanyachukwu has left Nigerians reeling after she succumbed to kidney complications just two months after public donations raised ₦36 million for her treatment.

Joyce’s plight became public in September when Sarah Ibrahim, a concerned Nigerian, rallied citizens to raise funds for the young woman’s treatment. Nigerians responded with overwhelming generosity, pooling millions to cover the life-saving procedures she desperately needed.

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But heartbreak struck on November 21 when Sarah announced Joyce’s passing on X (formerly Twitter).

In a stunning twist, Sarah alleged that Joyce’s husband had withdrawn her from the hospital, redirecting funds meant for her treatment to his personal account. Instead of pursuing her medical care, he reportedly took her to a church, entrusting her fate to a pastor who claimed divine healing could cure her kidney ailment.

Sarah’s revelations paint a harrowing picture of negligence cloaked in misguided faith. According to her, the pastor prescribed prayers and “agbo,” a local herbal concoction, in place of professional medical care.

Joyce Ifunanyachukwu reportedly expressed her worsening condition in phone conversations, but her pleas were ignored by her husband and the pastor, who allegedly insisted she was healing.

Sarah’s emotional post captured the collective outrage:

“The Nigerian Police needs to start arresting pastors. Enough is enough. She literally said she was not okay and was getting worse while her husband and the pastor claimed she was healed. We lost her today.”

The tragedy has sparked a wave of anger and calls for justice on social media, with many demanding the arrest of both the husband and the pastor. Critics have also highlighted the dangers of prioritizing faith-based “healing” over medical science, especially when lives hang in the balance.

This incident reignites debates about the unchecked influence of religious leaders in Nigeria and the need for stricter regulations to prevent similar tragedies.

While faith remains a deeply ingrained aspect of Nigerian culture, this heartbreaking story serves as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of blind trust in unverified healing practices.

The death of Joyce Ifunanyachukwu is not an isolated case. In recent years, numerous Nigerians have fallen victim to faith-based malpractice, leaving families devastated and questions unanswered.