A recently released BBC documentary, produced over two years, unveils disturbing allegations against the late founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Temitope Balogun, popularly known as TB Joshua.Read full story
The report, emerging three years post his demise, discloses accusations by five Britons who claim TB Joshua subjected them to rape and forced abortions within a concealed Lagos compound over nearly two decades.
Additionally, the documentary raises concerns about the authenticity of Prophet Joshua's widely broadcasted "miracle healings," suggesting possible manipulation.
TB Joshua, the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), located in the Ikotun area of Lagos State, passed away a week prior to his 58th birthday on June 5, 2021, following a service he conducted.
Amidst the legacy of his religious institution, there have been claims of controversial practices. One such account comes from a British woman named Rae, who alleges that she, at the age of 21, abandoned her degree at Brighton University in 2002 to become a disciple within the church.
She asserted spending the subsequent 12 years within the intricate confines of Joshua's compound in Lagos, painting a picture of an environment that can be described as maze-like.
These allegations shed light on the complex dynamics within SCOAN, raising questions about the nature of discipleship and the experiences of those who were part of Joshua's religious community during the mentioned period.
We all thought we were in heaven, but we were in hell, and in hell terrible things happen,” she told the BBC.
Rae claimed that Joshua sexually assaulted her and imposed a two-year period of solitary confinement. She asserted that the abuse was so intense that she made multiple suicide attempts within the compound.