A pastor identified as Richard Ifeanyi Obi, was on Friday found dead in his room at No. 5 Onuorah Street Amaenyi Awka, Anambra State.

According to a report by TheNation, the deceased was said to be in the town from Warri, Delta state to conduct prayers for a family when the incident took place.

The deceased was found lying lifeless where he was lodged.

Confirming the report, police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed, said Commissioner of Police John Abang has ordered for a discreet investigation to ascertain circumstances surrounding the incident.

He said: “One Ikechukwu Uchendu ‘m’ of No. 5 Onuorah Street Amaenyi Awka reported at the Central Police Station Awka that one Pastor Richard Ifeanyi Obi ‘m’ who came from Warri to perform family prayers in his house was found lying lifeless in the room he slept.

“Following the report, Police detectives attached to CPS Awka visited the scene, photographed the victim and rushed him to the hospital where he was certified dead by the medical doctor. Corpse deposited at Amaku hospital mortuary for autopsy.”