Mummified Body Found Beneath Church Property Linked to Wanted Yaoundé Prophet
A mummified body believed to be that of a woman has been discovered beneath a church-linked property in Nkoabang, Yaoundé, as authorities investigate the activities of Nigerian-born cleric Kedi Samuel Kenechukwu, also known as Ekedi Samuel.
The body was reportedly discovered on September 19, 2026, buried about 1.5 metres beneath a concrete slab at a property linked to the founder of Mercy of God Ministry.
According to Cameroon Tribune, the remains were found inside a white-and-gold coffin with a broken glass lid.The discovery comes amid an ongoing investigation into allegations surrounding the ministry and properties associated with it.
Earlier, security forces reportedly found people, including children, young people and elderly persons, in secluded underground rooms described as “bunkers” at locations linked to the church in Ngousso and Essos.On September 6, investigators reportedly discovered 20 people, 10 women, eight men and two children, in a basement at the Ngousso site.
A subsequent search of the Nkoabang property on September 9 reportedly uncovered several vehicles, large quantities of food, freezers, about 30 rooms and a deep pit whose purpose had not yet been established.
Kedi Samuel Kenechukwu is currently wanted by Cameroonian authorities over allegations including human trafficking and unlawful detention, or sequestration.
Border security services and Interpol have reportedly been alerted as authorities continue efforts to locate him.The identity of the deceased woman, as well as the circumstances and cause of her death, have not been publicly established.
Authorities were also reportedly awaiting authorisation to conduct further searches of the Nkoabang property for possible additional remains. The investigation remains ongoing.
The allegations against Kedi Samuel Kenechukwu have not been established as facts through judicial proceedings, and the circumstances surrounding the discovered remains remain subject to investigation.
