A woman identified as Mpofu died in the Universal Church of God in Zimbabwe, immediately after giving a testimony, and right before the eyes of the congregation.
The woman, Mpofu a hairdresser, was attending a church service in the Bulawayo area of Zimbabwe and gave a testimony to thank God for the wonders He had done in her life.
Mpofu allegedly slumped to the floor immediately after sharing her testimony and died in the church.
A close relative who prefers to remain anonymous told media outlets that they were very disappointed and confused as they were not sure if the testimony was the reason behind Mpofu’s death.
“It is very sad that our family member died this way. She was someone who was a dedicated church member which now turns to be a surprise that she died in the house which she thought was the safest,” said the relative.
“What is more surprising is when all this happened the church did not notify us that she had collapsed choosing to keep her for six hours. We do not know why they kept her in church when they were aware that her condition was critical, that is why we are suspecting foul play.”
The husband of the deceased’s shocked mourners when at her funeral he asked all church members to leave.
A pastor who declined to be named said they did not bother attending the funeral as they were not on good terms with Mpofu’s family. Mpofu was buried on Monday.