A pastor has landed himself in trouble over the death of his lover after an abortion attempt went horribly wrong.

Ngbeken Elvis, said to be a pastor at Christ Chosen Church of God in Edo State, Nigeria was said to have been secretly dating the mother of four, identified simply as Mama Sarah, despite that he is married.

Elvis, 32, claimed he always had problems with his wife since they got married in December 2016, which prompted his suspension by the church.

He said he went into a relationship with Mama Sarah, whose husband resides abroad after she went to him for prayers.

She was said to have died at a hospital she was rushed to after the abortion procedure failed.

Mama Sarah’s family is now reportedly demanding that Elvis performs marriage rites and takes care of the burial expenses.

The Nation quotes the pastor as saying: “I knew this Mama Sarah when she was ill. I prayed for her and she promised to reward me. We started dating but the children were not aware.

“When one of her daughters wanted to raise suspicion after some neighbours questioned my continued visit to their house, she threatened to throw her out of the house.

“She asked me to move into their house three months ago before I could get an apartment and I was staying there. I am an orphan. I didn’t plan to get into this mess.

“She didn’t tell me she was pregnant. I was not aware she went to procure abortion. I am really ashamed. I prayed God to forgive me. I am now remorseful. She used to give me N1000 or N2000 to run errands for her.”

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